Apple Reorganizes Hardware and AI Teams Through Targeted Layoffs

By Lucas Ropek · TechCrunch · 2026-08-21

TechCrunch reports that Apple has eliminated roughly 200 roles as it shifts internal priorities toward modern artificial intelligence initiatives. Half of these job cuts targeted the Vision Pro headset department, while the remaining staff reductions impacted the Siri and Intelli

TechCrunch reports that Apple has eliminated roughly 200 roles as it shifts internal priorities toward modern artificial intelligence initiatives. Half of these job cuts targeted the Vision Pro headset department, while the remaining staff reductions impacted the Siri and Intelli