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Apple Secures Animato Talent and IP in Strategic Acqui-Hire Deal Under EU Digital Markets Act
In a transaction filed with the European Commission under the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple has acquired select employees and intellectual property from Animato, a startup specializing in virtual avatar software for video chats and language tutoring. The deal includes a non-exclusive license to Animato’s IP and acquis…
Friday, May 22, 2026