Why Apple acquired an Israeli AI firm for $2 billion in biggest deal since Beats

Apple has acquired Israeli startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, gaining its advanced facial recognition AI that understands "silent speech" by detecting subtle facial muscle movements. This move, Apple's largest since 2014, could significantly boost Siri's intelligence and enhance AI-powered wearables like AirPods and Vision Pro, putting Apple back in the AI race.

Why Apple acquired an Israeli AI firm for $2 billion in biggest deal since Beats
Apple has acquired Israeli startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, gaining its advanced facial recognition AI that understands "silent speech" by detecting subtle facial muscle movements. This move, Apple's largest since 2014, could significantly boost Siri's intelligence and enhance AI-powered wearables like AirPods and Vision Pro, putting Apple back in the AI race.