Apple cuts Siri and Vision Pro teams as it shifts resources to AI and new devices

Apple is cutting jobs across several teams tied to Siri and the Vision Pro headset as it shifts resources toward new devices and artificial intelligence, BlockBeats reported on Aug. 22. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple also laid off workers in the "Intelligent Systems Experience" team under its software engineering division. That team handles some AI functions on the company’s devices. The changes also included a near-shutdown of a team dedicated to Vision Pro gaming, along with a reduction in the unit that produces immersive video content for the headset. More than 200 people were affected in total. About 100 positions were eliminated in the Vision Pro division, while another roughly 100 jobs were cut across Siri and software teams. In a statement, Apple said it was making adjustments to some teams "to drive business forward and provide the best experience for users."