Apple reduces AI spending caps for engineers to $200 daily
Apple has cut the daily AI spending limit for some engineers from $300 to $200, with plans to further reduce it to as little as $100, according to sources cited by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The move follows broader cost-cutting measures at the company, raising concerns among staff about potential layoffs.
Key points
- Apple cut AI spending cap for some engineers from $300 to $200 daily, with plans for further cuts to $100
- Sources say cost-cutting measures fuel fears of layoffs among Apple staff
- Company has not confirmed the changes or addressed staffing concerns publicly
The adjustments come amid Apple’s efforts to manage expenses while continuing to invest in AI capabilities. The sources did not specify which teams or departments are affected by the changes. Apple has not publicly confirmed the reductions or commented on staffing concerns beyond its usual practice of avoiding layoffs when possible.
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