Apple has made a key move to progress its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the acquisition of Canadian startup DarwinAI, according to a Bloomberg report. This could spell big things for the trillion-dollar tech giant.
Apple has merely confirmed the acquisition, providing no information regarding future plans
Founded in 2017, DarwinAI carved a niche in the AI space with two key technologies- inspection and machine learning to generate scaled-down AI systems. Public records indicate DarwinAI received a total of $15.5 million in funding over five years, with Lockheed Martin and Intel listed as the biggest collaborators.
Following the acquisition, DarwinAI’s online presence has vanished, with their website and social media accounts deactivated. Dozens of former DarwinAI employees have reportedly transitioned to Apple’s AI division, with AI researcher Alexander Wong joining as a director.
While Apple confirmed the acquisition, there was no statement released regarding the company’s purpose or future plans. This move could be a part of a bigger-scale effort to integrate AI features across their product line, including the upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15 operating systems. It also goes without saying that Apple is clearly making an attempt to close the gap with competitors like Microsoft and Google. The organization’s ambitions could extend to generative AI, potentially integrating it with Siri, Shortcuts, and other core applications. Rumors also suggest Apple is actively testing large language models and acquiring new patents for industry-leading designs. Hopefully, we are treated with more intelligent Apple products in the future.
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