Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>The behind the scenes
journalistic recaps of Apple’s AI drama continues today
at The New York Times. And in this latest report, blame for Apple’s struggles to compete in AI is assigned to a surprising source: Luca Maestri and budget.</p>
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Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT