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- Apple has acquired Canada-based AI startup DarwinAI, which specializes in vision-based tech for manufacturing.
- Several DarwinAI team members joined Apple’s machine learning teams in January, and the startup has been marked as acquired in the portfolios of some investors.
- DarwinAI’s technology focuses on improving manufacturing efficiency and creating smaller, faster AI models.
- Apple plans to introduce on-device generative AI features in iOS 18 this year, aiming to catch up to competitors like Google and Meta.
- Apple has confirmed investment into general-purpose AI efforts, and job listings suggest AI integration in various areas, including Siri and developer tools.
- The acquisition may help Apple improve manufacturing efficiency and introduce GenAI-powered features.