Apple’s Strategic AI Focus: 21 Startups Acquired Since 2017 Point to Major AI Upgrades In a series of strategic moves since 2017, Apple has quietly acquired 21 tech startups, signaling a robust push into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant seems poised to unveil AI upgrades across its product suite, spanning iPhone, iPad, and Mac, according to reports by HT Tech. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, recently highlighted the company’s…