Core Insights - Apple is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire talent and core technology from the computer vision startup Prompt AI, indicating a strategic move to enhance its smart home security and visual perception ecosystem [2] - The acquisition of Prompt AI follows Apple's ongoing interest in acquiring AI companies, with previous discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Perplexity AI, which focuses on real-time information-based intelligent Q&A services [3] - If the acquisition of Perplexity AI, valued at $14 billion, proceeds, it would surpass Apple's previous largest acquisition of Beats for $3 billion in 2014, marking a significant milestone in Apple's acquisition history [3] Company Strategy - Apple has been actively seeking to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, as it has lagged behind competitors like Google and Samsung in AI functionalities within its devices [3] - CEO Tim Cook stated in July that Apple plans to significantly increase its investment in artificial intelligence and is open to acquiring companies of any size that can aid in developing AI products [3] Market Reaction - As of October 10, 2023, Apple's stock price fell by 3.45%, closing at $245.27 per share, with a market capitalization of $3.64 trillion [3]