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Patrick McGee: Did Apple Fall Behind on AI—and What Comes Next?

Thought Leader: Patrick McGee
April 22, 2026

Ed Elson speaks with Patrick McGee and Tripp Mickle about what Apple’s next chapter looks like now that Tim Cook is officially stepping down. They discuss what he got right, where he fell short, and what investors should expect from Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus. Finally, Ed shares his perspective on Tim Cook’s long-term legacy and what it means for Apple’s future.

Patrick McGee is an award-winning journalist and author of Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company. Tripp Mickle is a tech reporter for the New York Times, and author of After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.

Patrick McGee brings rare insight to audiences seeking to understand the future of global business and technology. A longtime journalist with the Financial Times and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal, he has spent more than a decade covering Apple, electric vehicles, and emerging technologies around the world. His reporting and bestselling book Apple in China draw on hundreds of interviews with executives and engineers to reveal how modern supply chains shape economic power. McGee’s engaging storytelling and deep research make complex topics accessible, giving audiences a clearer understanding of how technology, geopolitics, and global markets are evolving. To host him, contact us.

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