Apple snaps up U.K. speech recognition startup VocalIQ<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='
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Siri. VocalIQ specifically uses machine learning to build out its services, an area that Apple has shown an increased interest in as of late.</p> <!--break--> <p>From the
Financial Times:</p>
<p>While VocalIQ's speech processing and machine learning technology could be incorporated into devices from wearables to the connected home, the company was particularly focused on in-car applications. This included a collaboration with General Motors.</p>
<p>When asked about the acquisition, Apple gave its standard response:</p>
<p>"Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans," Apple said in a statement confirming the deal.</p>
<p>Apple has reportedly been pursuing new hires in
artificial intelligence and machine learning for some time now. Apple has also made some strides in more consumer-facing artificial intelligence features, particularly with
iOS 9, which includes smarter search and a more intelligent Siri.</p> <p>Source:
Financial Times</p> </div></div></div><br clear='all'/>
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Apple snaps up U.K. speech recognition startup VocalIQ
