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Apple Acquires AI Firm Ascend.io Talent and Patents

Source: PYMNTS.com•October 30, 2026

Apple acquired artificial intelligence firm Ascension Labs, which does business as Ascend.io, in June, according to a list of acquisitions maintained by the European Commission. The deal gives Apple the right to make employment offers and to hire certain employees of Ascend, receive a non-exclusive license to the firm’

Apple acquired artificial intelligence firm Ascension Labs, which does business as Ascend.io, in June, according to a list of acquisitions maintained by the European Commission. The deal gives Apple the right to make employment offers and to hire certain employees of Ascend, receive a non-exclusive license to the firm’

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