Apple to Expand AI Workforce in UK Amidst Industry Job Cuts
In Brief
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the company’s intention to bolster its AI workforce in the UK, diverging from recent tech industry layoffs.
Cook confirmed Apple’s hiring plans in the AI domain for the UK, emphasizing the expected increase in investment.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook revealed the company’s intention to increase its AI-focused workforce in the UK. The announcement contrasts recent tech sector layoffs, with companies like Epic Games reducing workforce.
Major tech players, including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft, have made significant job cuts since 2022. Tim Cook criticized the trend of tech layoffs and stressed the importance of hiring, especially in AI.
When asked about Apple’s involvement in AI and job prospects in the UK, Cook stated, “We’re hiring in that area, yes, and so I do expect [investment] to increase.”
The move aligns with the company’s increased focus on AI, a technology that permeates many aspects of its products, from fall detection software to predictive typing.
Apple’s investment in the UK’s tech talent has garnered praise from UK officials and industry leaders.
Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan described it as “another vote of confidence in our burgeoning tech sector.” Antony Walker, deputy chief of techUK, emphasized the transformative potential of AI in boosting job opportunities in AI-related businesses.
However, questions about the long-term skills and training needs of an AI-driven economy persist. While AI investments continue to rise, concerns regarding copyright and ownership in generative AI, a technology that generates media based on text prompts, have also surfaced. Despite these concerns, major tech companies remain committed to developing generative AI, with legal disputes and copyright issues becoming part of the landscape.
Apple’s Investments to Fuel Generative AI
Apple has already spent $22.61 billion on research this year, up $3.12 billion from last year, with Cook mentioning the company’s focus on generative AI as a contributing factor.
Apple also advanced in language processing with its generative AI framework “Ajax” and an internally known chatbot service referred to as “Apple GPT.” The tech giant developed Ajax for crafting large language models, to transform language processing in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Apple’s “Apple GPT” is a chatbot service designed to enhance user experiences in various applications.
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Agne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in literature and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Contact her on agnec@mpost.io.
