Shazeer to OpenAI, Apple Core AI, Google Gemini default

Tech & AI Brief · Jun 21, 2026 · 4m

The AI talent war heats up as Transformer co-author Noam Shazeer moves from Google to OpenAI. Apple launches its new Core AI for on-device generative AI, while Google defaults Gemini 3.5 Flash across its products for an upgraded user experience. Stanford reports show generative AI adoption skyrocketing, but institutions lag behind in governance. Full edition: https://tech.pibrief.com/editions/2026-06-21