Amazon to Boost Artificial Intelligence with Orbeus Buyout

Inc. (AMZN - Analyst Report) acquired California-based startup Orbeus last year to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The financial terms of the deal haven't been disclosed yet. Orbeus has carved its niche in image processing by using AI. This technology allows other software developers to add facial or object recognition to their own products. The use of artificial intelligence for image recognition has been gaining popularity in the tech sector as an increasing number of people are finding uses for it.