Apple’s second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to ‘silent speech’
The Verge
Apple is reportedly acquiring AI audio startup Q.ai for $2 billion to integrate its 'silent speech' technology.Summary
Apple is reportedly acquiring the four-year-old AI audio startup Q.ai for $2 billion, making it the company's second-largest acquisition after Beats. Q.ai specializes in technology that uses facial expressions and optical sensor technology to recognize "facial skin micro movements," enabling non-verbal communication, or "silent speech," with AI assistants. The founders, including CEO Aviad Maizels (who previously sold PrimeSense to Apple), will join Apple. This technology could be integrated into future AirPods, Vision Pro, iPhone, or Mac devices to enhance Apple Intelligence features, including a potentially upgraded Siri.
(Source：The Verge)