Apple Quietly Acquires French-Based AI Startup To Power Up iOS 18 [Video]

Apple has made a strategic move by acquiring Datakalab, a pioneering startup based in Paris, France, renowned for its expertise in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. As per reports from French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December.

While the financial specifics remain undisclosed, this acquisition undoubtedly signifies Apple’s intent to bolster its AI capabilities, especially in anticipation of the forthcoming iOS 18.

All about Datakalab

Founded in 2016 by Xavier and Lucas Fischer, Datakalab has carved a niche in AI technology, focusing on low-power, high-efficiency deep learning algorithms designed to function autonomously without relying on cloud infrastructure. This ethos strongly resonates with Apple’s core values of prioritizing user privacy, data security, and seamless performance.

By processing data locally, Datakalab’s approach minimizes the vulnerability to data breaches and ensures swift processing, aligning perfectly with Apple’s ethos.

One of the standout features of Datakalab’s technology is its proficiency in compressing neural networks to operate effectively on portable …