Apple buys Israeli startup Q.ai as the AI race heats up
3 months ago
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- Apple acquires AI startup Q.ai to enhance audio and imaging technologies.
- Q.ai specializes in whispered speech interpretation and noise reduction.
- The deal is valued at nearly $2 billion, Apple's second-largest acquisition.
- Q.ai's technology could improve AirPods and Vision Pro headset features.
- CEO Aviad Maizels previously sold PrimeSense to Apple in 2013.
- Q.ai's founding team will join Apple as part of the acquisition.
- Apple's quarterly earnings expected to show strong iPhone sales growth.