From Music Ally · Joe Sparrow · · 40s
Apple hires AI podcast tech from startup
Apple licenses AI podcast tech from startup Huxe in reverse acqui-hire deal.
In brief
Apple licenses AI podcast tech from startup Huxe in reverse acqui-hire deal. Apple hired Huxe's AI podcast tech via reverse acqui-hire to create personalized podcasts without buying the startup. Originally reported by Music Ally.
Apple hires AI podcast startup
Apple hired AI podcast startup Huxe through reverse acqui-hire deal to license technology without buying the company.
Huxe tech enables personalized podcasts
Huxe's AI podcast tech allows users to create personalized podcasts in Apple's Music or Podcast apps.
Apple's move follows Spotify's similar service
Apple's reverse acqui-hire of Huxe mirrors Spotify's Studio by Spotify Labs for AI-generated podcasts.
The takeaway
Apple hired Huxe's AI podcast tech via reverse acqui-hire to create personalized podcasts without buying the startup.
