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Apple Israel CEO Roni Friedman Steps Down After Nine Years to Lead Global AI Chip Group
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אליהו עמר
First reported by Calcalist · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
After nine years leading Apple's Israel R&D center, Roni Friedman will head Apple's new global Chip-AI group focused on AI-driven chip development. Tal Inbar, a veteran Apple chip engineer, will replace him as head of the Israel center.
- 01Roni Friedman leaves as Apple Israel R&D CEO after nine years to lead global Chip-AI group.
- 02Chip-AI group aims to integrate AI into advanced chip design and development.
- 03Tal Inbar, a senior Apple chip engineer since 2012, will succeed Friedman.
- 04Inbar led projects including Apple Watch chips and M Pro, Max, Ultra series.
- 05Apple Israel R&D developed six generations of Apple Silicon chips under Friedman.
- 06The center also contributed to Apple's first data center processor and storage technologies.
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