As reported by Bloomberg sources, the technology giant announced the decision on Tuesday to the 2,000 employees who worked in this department.
The news was announced by COO Jeff Williams and VP Kevin Lynch, who led the project.
The two executives informed staff that the decade-long efforts to build an electric car are being completely halted, and that many of the employees in that department will be transferred to the Artificial Intelligence unit under John Gianandrea. These employees will focus on the field of generative AI, which is now a priority for the company.
Apple’s automotive division also employs several hundred car engineers and designers. As Bloomberg reports, it is possible that some of them will be able to apply for other positions within the company. There will be layoffs, but it is unknown how many.
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The news caused the ironic reaction of Elon Musk. He captioned the news with a goodbye emoji and a cigarette.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 27, 2024
Musk is the founder and CEO of Tesla, which Apple would compete with if its ambitious electric car plans go ahead.
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