Patrick McGee: Does Apple Risk Falling Behind on AI?

August 16, 2025

Apple doesn’t want to be left behind on AI as its competitors scale up their investments and poach talent, but its efforts to catch up might already be late. Executing its AI ambitions comes at a time when it reassesses its manufacturing operations in China.

Patrick McGee is a compelling keynote speaker, bringing over a decade of global journalism experience from the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal. His award-winning reporting on Apple, electric vehicles, and emerging technologies offers audiences unparalleled insights into the forces shaping our digital future. As the author of Apple in China, he delivers a deeply researched, behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s most valuable company became entwined with America’s biggest rival. With his engaging storytelling and sharp analysis, Patrick McGee provides event attendees with thought-provoking perspectives on technology, business, and global markets. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact WWSG.

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