Overview

• Apple completed the acquisition of Paris-based Datakalab in December 2023, specializing in on-device AI and computer vision.
• Datakalab's technology focuses on efficient, cost-effective computer vision, potentially boosting Apple's AI capabilities in mobile devices.
• The acquisition follows Apple's recent purchase of Canadian AI firm DarwinAI, underscoring its investment in on-device AI technologies.
• Datakalab has developed technologies that ensure privacy by design, not storing images but processing anonymized statistical data locally.
• Apple is expected to unveil new AI features with the launch of iOS 18, scheduled for June 10, 2024.