Apple just spent 200 million for more artificial intelligence

Apple has bought Turi, a Seattle-based machine-learning startup. The purchase price was "around" 200 million, Geekwire reports, citing a source close to the deal. Turi was founded by a University of Washington professor, and it specialized in providing tools and frameworks for other developers to incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence into their apps. For example, Turi's tools allow developers to build more advanced fraud detection into their applications. Apple has heavily invested in artificial intelligence in recent years, especially through purchases. Last fall, it bought Perceptio and VocalIQ.