Apple reportedly eyed acquisitions of Mistral AI and Perplexity
According to a report in The Information (summarized by MacRumors), Apple internally discussed acquiring French AI startup Mistral AI and US company Perplexity to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. The discussions were internal and no acquisition has been announced.
Key points
- Apple explored buying Mistral AI and Perplexity as a way to accelerate its AI development.
- The talks appear to have been exploratory; Apple is reportedly cautious about large deals and favors smaller acquisitions.
- No concrete steps or deals have been confirmed publicly.
Why it matters
An acquisition of Mistral, a leading French AI startup, would be a major European tech exit and could significantly advance Apple’s AI roadmap. Perplexity, known for its AI search and chat capabilities, could also enhance Apple’s services.
Sources & further reading
Reported originally by The Information; similar summaries have appeared via Reuters and other outlets.