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Apple Bets Big on AI: $2B Q.ai Acquisition and Google Gemini Partnership Reshape Future of Siri and Devices

In a strategic double move, Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion and forged a landmark partnership with Google to integrate Gemini AI into Siri. These developments signal a profound shift in Apple's approach to artificial intelligence, moving it from the periphery to the core of its hardware and services ecosystem, with significant implications for user experience and the competitive landscape.

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ASGN Bets Big on AI with Quinnox Acquisition and $1B Buyback: Strategic Pivot or Risky Gamble?

ASGN reaffirms strong Q4 2025 revenue guidance and launches a dual-pronged strategy: a $290 million cash acquisition of AI-focused consultancy Quinnox and a $1 billion share repurchase program. The moves signal a decisive shift towards high-value AI and digital implementation services, even as the company navigates elevated debt and integration challenges under its new Everforth brand.