Apple's acquisitions, job postings, and academic papers shed light on the company's AI plans; PitchBook; Apple has bought 21 AI startups since the start of 2017 (Michael Acton/Financial Times)

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Apple’s acquisitions, job postings, and academic papers shed light on the company’s AI plans; PitchBook; Apple has bought 21 AI startups since the start of 2017  —  Acquisitions, job postings and academic papers suggest tech company is preparing to run AI through its devices