Apple is switching CEOs, with Tim Cook stepping down and John Ternus taking over as chief executive. Multiple outlets report that Ternus, long associated with Apple’s hardware and product development, is now tasked with leading the company as it adapts to rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence. The reports describe Apple as preparing for what they call an “AI era,” and they link the leadership change to the company’s product direction and competitiveness in areas affected by AI. Tim Cook’s departure is framed as a transition at the top, while Ternus’s background in design and hardware is highlighted as relevant to Apple’s strategy for integrating AI into its devices and user experience. The coverage also notes that Apple’s size and market position—described in one outlet as a multi-trillion-dollar company—means its corporate and product decisions are closely watched by investors and competitors. Overall, the sources agree on the personnel change and the timing, presenting the handover as part of Apple’s broader effort to respond to AI-driven shifts across the tech industry.