Pang Ruoming, a senior executive who spearheaded Apple's AI projects, has announced his departure to join Meta Platforms Inc., presenting a fresh hurdle for Apple's already demanding AI research and development endeavors. Having transitioned from Alphabet Inc. to Apple in 2021, Pang is set to become a pivotal member of Meta's newly established Super Intelligence team. To secure his expertise, Meta has extended an annual salary in the tens of millions of dollars. This move follows a series of high-profile hires by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been aggressively recruiting top AI talents in recent times.