Apple buys Tuplejump to boost machine learning
Tech giant adds to acquisitions to build footprint in artificial intelligence, other data specialties.
Apple Inc. has acquired Indian machine-learning startup Tuplejump Software as it seeks to expand its expertise in artificial intelligence.
Apple bought the Tuplejump in June, according to a person familiar with the deal who asked not to be identified. Tuplejump’s software specializes in processing and analyzing big sets of data quickly. The deal was reported earlier by TechCrunch. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed.
“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,” Apple spokesman Colin Johnson said in a generic response to an inquiry for comments on the deal. Executives from Tuplejump could not be reached for comment.
Artificial intelligence has become a key investment field for tech giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon.com, which are competing with Apple to develop virtual assistants. The Tuplejump deal is Apple’s third acquisition in the industry this year, after the iPhone maker bought Seattle-based Turi Inc. for $200 million and purchased Emotient, a company that uses AI to recognize and act upon facial expressions, for an undisclosed amount.
Cash-rich Apple also has made purchases into the health data field, most recently purchasing Apple has purchased Gliimpse, a healthcare startup that has developed a personal health record platform that enables individuals to collect their medical information and share records with medical professionals who are treating them.
Apple allowed third parties to use its Siri virtual assistant in their own apps for the first time this year, a move that was seen by some artificial intelligence experts as a key step in improving the product by leaning on Apple’s vast community of developers. Google’s rival product has gained plaudits for its ability to understand the intent of a request, while Amazon’s Alexa has an edge in understanding different accents, dialects and languages. Meanwhile, Facebook is seeking to build intelligent chatbots into its social network.
Apple bought the Tuplejump in June, according to a person familiar with the deal who asked not to be identified. Tuplejump’s software specializes in processing and analyzing big sets of data quickly. The deal was reported earlier by TechCrunch. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed.
“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,” Apple spokesman Colin Johnson said in a generic response to an inquiry for comments on the deal. Executives from Tuplejump could not be reached for comment.Artificial intelligence has become a key investment field for tech giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon.com, which are competing with Apple to develop virtual assistants. The Tuplejump deal is Apple’s third acquisition in the industry this year, after the iPhone maker bought Seattle-based Turi Inc. for $200 million and purchased Emotient, a company that uses AI to recognize and act upon facial expressions, for an undisclosed amount.
Cash-rich Apple also has made purchases into the health data field, most recently purchasing Apple has purchased Gliimpse, a healthcare startup that has developed a personal health record platform that enables individuals to collect their medical information and share records with medical professionals who are treating them.
Apple allowed third parties to use its Siri virtual assistant in their own apps for the first time this year, a move that was seen by some artificial intelligence experts as a key step in improving the product by leaning on Apple’s vast community of developers. Google’s rival product has gained plaudits for its ability to understand the intent of a request, while Amazon’s Alexa has an edge in understanding different accents, dialects and languages. Meanwhile, Facebook is seeking to build intelligent chatbots into its social network.
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