Apple Bets $2B on Israeli Facial-Tracking AI for Next-Gen Devices
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Apple is acquiring Israeli AI startup Q.ai for about $2 billion, a move that could bring facial-movement analysis tech to AirPods, FaceTime, and future wearables; Q.ai’s co-founder Aviad Maizels previously founded PrimeSense, the team behind Face ID, and the deal comes amid discussions about Israel-related workforce and ethical concerns.
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- Why Apple paid billions for a company with no revenue CTech
- Apple Buys Israeli Startup Specializing in Sound, Facial Detection in $1.5B Deal Haaretz
- Apple buys Israeli start-up Q.AI for close to $2bn in race to build AI devices Financial Times
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