Apple strikes team and tech licensing deal with Huxe

Apple disclosed to the European Commission that it will make job offers to certain Huxe AI employees and receive a non-exclusive license to the startup's IP. The reverse acqui-hire lets Apple gain AI talent and tech without buying the startup outright. Huxe, founded by ex-NotebookLM AI podcast developers, announced its shutdown on May 21.

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