Posted 3/15/2024, 11:04:55 AM
Apple Acquires AI Startup DarwinAI, Likely to Boost On-Device AI Capabilities
- Apple acquired Canadian AI startup DarwinAI, indicating its entry into the generative AI market
- DarwinAI specializes in visual inspection AI and making AI systems smaller/faster
- Purpose of acquisition unclear, but could enhance AI features in future iOS versions
- Comes after Tim Cook hinted at plans to roll out generative AI features this year
- Acquisition may help Apple compete with Google's Gemini AI and other rivals in on-device AI