John Ternus is replacing Tim Cook as Apple CEO. But he faces a big challenge in AI

Currently a vice-president of hardware engineering with Apple, Ternus has overseen the product design of much of the company's tech, from AirPods to the Macbook Neo. But Apple has struggled on the AI front in recent years, and how Ternus will approach it remains a question.

New Apple CEO John Ternus is inheriting a pressure cooker

New Apple CEO John Ternus. Bloomberg/Getty Images John Ternus is set to become Apple's CEO at a high-pressure moment for the tech giant. Ternus is inheriting AI struggles, a talent exodus, and other challenges. He'll also have to balance global relations and product innovation. Get ready, John Ternus. It's your turn in the hot seat. When Ternus takes the reins as Apple's CEO later this year, he'll not only step into one of the most coveted jobs in business but also inherit complex challenge...

Tim Cook gives employees three reasons he chose now to step down as Apple CEO

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, deeming it the 'textbook succession' he envisioned. He cited a thriving business, a robust product pipeline including a foldable iPhone and AI wearables, and hardware chief John Ternus's readiness as key factors. Ternus, set to take over, expressed excitement about Apple 'changing the world once again' with AI.

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