Apple ramps up AI plans by acquiring Canadian startup DarwinAI. The purchase precedes the iOS 18 release, marking Apple’s first major venture into generative AI this year. DarwinAI’s employees have joined Apple’s AI division, enhancing its workforce.
The startup’s technology enables component inspection during manufacturing, aligning with iOS 18’s AI-driven features. Moreover, DarwinAI specializes in making AI systems smaller and faster, a benefit for Apple’s device-focused AI strategy.
Notably, the acquisition brings talented staff like Alexander Wong, a University of Waterloo AI researcher, to aid in iOS 18 development.
