**Apple Executive Behind AI-Driven Web Search Project to Leave for Meta**
*Reported on October 16, 2025, 7:09 AM ET*
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has experienced another significant departure from its artificial intelligence division. Ke Yang, the executive leading Apple’s AI-driven web search initiative, is leaving the company to join Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter.
Yang had recently been appointed to oversee the development of Apple’s AI web search project, marking a key leadership role within the company’s expanding AI efforts. His move to Meta is expected to impact Apple’s ongoing initiatives in artificial intelligence and search technology.
Both Apple and Meta continue to compete aggressively in the AI space, with talent movement between tech giants highlighting the high demand for AI expertise.
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– Apple Inc. (AAPL)
– Meta Platforms (META)
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