Tim Cook dismissed retirement speculation in an ABC interview, calling reports he plans to step aside “a rumor” and saying he “can’t imagine life without Apple.” His remarks follow executive departures, including AI chief John Giannandrea, and criticism of Apple’s AI strategy. Walter Piecyk said, “You’re basically surrendering AI to Google, just like you surrendered search to Google,” warning reliance on Google could erode iPhone competitiveness. Cook described AI as “profound” and said Apple is

Tim Cook dismissed retirement speculation in an ABC interview, calling reports he plans to step aside “a rumor” and saying he “can’t imagine life without Apple.” His remarks follow executive departures, including AI chief John Giannandrea, and criticism of Apple’s AI strategy. Walter Piecyk said, “You’re basically surrendering AI to Google, just like you surrendered search to Google,” warning reliance on Google could erode iPhone competitiveness. Cook described AI as “profound” and said Apple is monitoring tariff developments.