Apple's $2 billion Q․ai acquisition brings silent AI control through facial micro-movements, eliminating awkward voice commands in public spaces.

It has been reported that Q.ai is valued at around $2B, which would make it the second-largest acquisition Apple has ever undertaken, behind Beats Electronics in 2014 (around $3B) and Intel’s cellular modem business in 2016 (around $1B).

Apple has confirmed its purchase of Israeli startup Q.ai, a company working on technology to help devices like iPhones better understand the spoken word in challenging conditions.

Apple is working hard to improve its AI technology. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac Having lagged behind in artificial intelligence for several years, Apple is eager to prove that it’s catching up. In a new paper, published in Apple’s own Machine ...

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Apple isn't slowing down in its AI ambitions, at it moves to acquire a startup specializing in AI audio applications.