Apple seems to be focused on boosting not only the work it has been doing on the Vision Pro headset but also in escalating its AI ambitions further by advancing its Apple Intelligence initiatives. To help with driving its efforts it seems to be resorting to a a technique of acquiring smaller firms time after time that would be solely focused on excelling in the technology. It seems to not be slowing down any time soon as it has recently acquired two more companies to help strengthen not only its talent pool but also with growing its innovation through the new technology stacks added up.

Apple has now bought two companies in to help it strengthen its next wave of innovation and advance in Apple Intelligence

MacGeneration was the one to uncover about Apple recently taking over two additional companies to continue with its low-profile strategy of growing Apple Intelligence by slowly building its talent and technology. One of the acquired companies is TrueMeeting, a startup with expertise in AI avatars and facial scanning. All the users need is an iPhone to scan their faces and then could see a hyper realistic version of themselves being created. While the official website has been taken down, but the technology company has seems to align with Apple’s ambitions regarding its Vision Pro and the attempts at an immersive experience.

TrueMeeting’s main expertise lies in the CommonGround Human AI that is meant to make virtual interactions feel more natural and human and can be integrated seamlessly with a wide range of applications. Although there has been no official comment on the acquisition by either of the parties but it looks like Apple has went ahead with it to further its development of Personas in the Apple Vision Pro headset, which are basically the lifelike digital avatars and refine its technology to improve on the spatial computing experience.

Apple additionally has also acquired WhyLabs, a firm focused on improving the reliability of these large language models (LLMs). It excels in dealings with issues such as bugs and AI hallucinations by helping developers with maintaining consistency and accuracy in the AI systems. Apple by taking over this company wants to not only advance further its Apple Intelligence but also ensure the tools are reliable and safe, which are the core values of the company and something direly needed to help integrate the models across varied platforms and ensure a consistent experience.

WhyLabs is not only focused on monitoring the performance of these models and ensuring reliability but also has expertise in providing safeguards for these systems to help combat misuse owing to security vulnerabilities. It is able to block any harmful output in these AI models and again aligns completely with Apple’s stance on privacy and user trust. This acquisition is especially vital with the growing expansion of Apple Intelligence capabilities across the ecosystem.

Apple seems to be doubling its efforts on the AI front and ensuring a more immersive experience without compromising on the the technology remaining safe and the systems acting responsibly.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, in partnership with TeamLease EdTech, has introduced a comprehensive online executive programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare, specially designed for working professionals across diverse domains. Scheduled to begin on November 1, 2025, this programme seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology by imparting industry-relevant AI skills to professionals, including doctors, engineers, data scientists, and med-tech entrepreneurs.Applications for the programme are currently open and will remain so until July 31, 2025. Interested professionals are encouraged to submit their applications through the official IIT Delhi CEP portal.This initiative is a part of IIT Delhi’s eVIDYA platform, developed under the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), and aims to foster applied learning through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on experience using real clinical datasets.This course offers a unique opportunity to upskill with one of India’s premier institutes and contribute meaningfully to the rapidly evolving field of AI-powered healthcare.

Programme overview

To help prospective applicants plan better, here is a quick summary of the programme’s key details:

Who can benefit from this course?

The programme is tailored for a wide spectrum of professionals who are either involved in healthcare or aspire to work at the intersection of health and technology. You are an ideal candidate if you are:• A healthcare practitioner or clinician with limited or no background in coding or artificial intelligence, but curious to explore AI’s applications in medicine.• An engineer, data analyst, or academic researcher engaged in health-tech innovations or biomedical computing.• A med-tech entrepreneur or healthcare startup founder looking to incorporate AI-driven solutions into your business or products.

Curriculum overview

Participants will engage with a carefully curated curriculum that balances core concepts with real-world applications. Key modules include:• Introduction to AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) concepts.• How AI is used to predict disease outcomes and assist in clinical decision-making.• Leveraging AI in population health management and epidemiology.• Application of AI for hospital automation and familiarity with global healthcare data standards like FHIR and DICOM.• Over 10 detailed case studies showcasing successful AI applications in hospitals and clinics.• A hands-on project with expert mentorship from faculty at IIT Delhi and clinicians from AIIMS, enabling learners to apply their knowledge to real clinical challenges.

Learning outcomes you can expect

By the end of this programme, participants will be equipped with the ability to:• Leverage AI technologies to enhance clinical workflows, automate processes, and support evidence-based decision making in healthcare.• Work effectively with diverse data sources such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), radiology images, genomics data, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based health devices.• Develop and deploy functional AI models tailored for practical use in hospitals, diagnostics, and public health infrastructure.• Earn a prestigious certification from IIT Delhi, enhancing your professional credentials in the health-tech domain.

Southern California grocery chain, Gelson’s, is partnering with Upshop to deploy an analytical approach to its market, using data, artificial intelligence, and operational insight as it looks to punch above its weight.

By adopting Upshop’s platform, Gelson’s says it will infuse intelligence into its forecasting, total store ordering, production planning, and real-time inventory processes, ensuring every location is tuned into local demand dynamics.

This means shoppers will find what they want, when they want it, all while store teams benefit from tools that simplify workflows, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.

“In a competitive grocery landscape, scale isn’t everything – intelligence is,” says Ryan Adams, President and CEO at Gelson’s Markets. “With Upshop’s embedded platform and AI driven capabilities, we’re empowering our stores to be hyper-responsive, efficient, and focused on the guest experience. It’s how Gelson’s can compete at the highest level.”