Editor's Pick: Apple Formally Joins High-Powered AI Partnership

Apple Formally Joins High-Powered AI Partnership

David Jones Jan 28, 2017 10:40 AM PT

The Partnership on AI has announced that Apple, well known for its culture of secrecy, has joined the organization as a founding member. The other founding members are Amazon, Facebook, Google/Deep Mind, IBM and Microsoft. The group also announced the final composition of its inaugural board of trustees. The group plans to announce additional details sometime after the board's Feb. 3 meeting. [More...]

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