Apple signs deal to hire team and license tech from startup Huxe
Key Takeaways
- Apple reached a reverse acqui-hire deal with audio startup Huxe.
- The agreement includes hiring key team members and licensing Huxe's IP.
- Huxe was founded by former developers of Google's AI podcast generation features.
- The deal was disclosed via a regulatory filing with the European Commission.
Apple has entered into a reverse acqui-hire agreement with personalized audio startup Huxe, according to a European Commission regulatory filing. The deal includes job offers for key Huxe employees and a non-exclusive license to the startup's intellectual property.
Founded by former developers behind AI podcast tools at Google, Huxe previously shut down its app and services. The move by Apple suggests potential plans to integrate personalized, AI-driven audio and podcast features into its own ecosystem to compete with industry rivals.
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