Apple Eyes Acquisition of AI Startups Mistral and Perplexity

August 26, 2025
Apple is reportedly considering acquiring French AI startups Mistral and Perplexity to enhance its AI capabilities, according to Reuters.
Apple Eyes Acquisition of AI Startups Mistral and Perplexity

Apple Inc. is reportedly in discussions to acquire French AI startups Mistral AI and Perplexity AI, according to Reuters. This move is part of Apple's strategy to bolster its AI capabilities and catch up with competitors like Google and Samsung, who are currently leading in AI functionalities.

Last month, Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, indicated the company's openness to larger acquisitions in the AI sector to accelerate its development plans. Despite the internal discussions, Apple, Mistral, and Perplexity have not yet commented on these potential acquisitions.

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