# Apple’s Ternus Takes the Reins as CEO, With AI as Job No. 1

https://mins.news/en/item/37923

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-30 22:30 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-30/apple-s-new-ceo-john-ternus-takes-reins-from-tim-cook-focusing-on-ai?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a94aef02732d80001646656

> Apple’s leadership transition will unfold gradually, with John Ternus taking over as CEO and making artificial intelligence his top priority. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook will continue handling Trump and China-related matters.

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