Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion to advance silent speech tech, betting on the future of human-tech interaction.

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Apple acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion to develop silent speech technology that interprets facial micro-movements and subtle audio cues. The technology could enable users to control devices like AirPods and Vision Pro headsets through imperceptible gestures without speaking. This acquisition represents Apple's strategy to redefine human-computer interaction beyond traditional voice assistants, with potential features expected as early as 2027.

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