Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire Perplexity AI to bolster its AI capabilities. Although no formal offer has been made, the move reflects Apple's desire for advanced technology, especially as its partnership with Google faces scrutiny and uncertainty amid antitrust concerns.

Apple is internally exploring an acquisition of Perplexity AI, but there is no evidence of an offer to proceed with the decision yet.

Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Perplexity, aiming to boost its AI capabilities and potentially develop an AI engines

According to Bloomberg, Apple has held early internal discussions — led by its head of mergers and acquisitions — about a possible acquisition of Perplexity AI, the AI-powered search startup founded by Aravind Srinivas. While no formal offers have been made, top Apple executives have considered multiple scenarios involving the company.

Apple's executives are thinking of acquiring Perplexity AI both to get more talent and to be able to offer an AI-based search engine in the future, according to Bloomberg.

The potential deal could reshape Apple's AI roadmap, challenge Google's dominance in search, and complicate Perplexity's existing partnerships with Motorola

Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Perplexity, putting it one step closer to its AI-powered search engine and smarter Siri

For some time, Apple has fallen behind rivals such as Samsung and Google in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence. A potential acquisition of Perplexity AI could serve a

Apple's record with AI hasn't been that great. What started off strong with a partnership with OpenAI has yet to really produce much for the iPhone maker. The company introduced Apple Intelligence last year and said it was going to overhaul its digital assistant Siri by making it smarter and able to understand more tasks.