Report: Apple acquires French startup behind AI and computer vision technology
by 9to5Mac
9to5Mac— Apple has reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. According to French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December. Datakalab described itself as “experts in low power, runtime efficient, and deep learning algorithms” that work on device. more
Neowin—Apple acquires Paris-based AI company Datakalab to bolster its AI technology. Apple has reportedly acquired France-based AI startup Datakalab, specializing in AI and computer vision technology. It is expected to help Apple bolster the AI features it is readying for iOS 18.
MacRumors—Apple Acquires French AI Company Specializing in On-Device Processing. Apple has acquired the Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Datakalab amid its push to deliver on-device AI tools. Datakalab specializes in algorithm compression and embedded AI systems. The acquisition, finalized on December 17 last year, was quietly conducted but noted in a European Commission filing spotted by French publication Challenges (via iPhoneSoft). While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, the move is almost certainly part of Apple's broader...
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