Apple has reportedly acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for close to $2 billion, making it one of the largest acquisitions in the company’s history. Q.ai specializes in machine learning technologies for facial expression analysis and “silent” voice input, aimed at improving communication in noisy environments. The startup’s team, including CEO Aviad Maizels, will join Apple, with the technology potentially shaping future wearables like AirPods, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
Source: 9to5Mac