<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple is exploring opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with a possible deal with AI startup Perplexity being considered.</li><li>Talks between Apple executives and Perplexity are in early stages, with no official offer made yet.</li><li>Adrian Perica, Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, has discussed the potential deal with other senior AI leaders at Apple.</li><li>The acquisition could help Apple in developing its AI-powered search engine.</li><li>Perplexity has attracted attention in the AI space, with Meta also reportedly showing interest in acquiring the startup.</li><li>Apple has also held discussions with Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, regarding a potential deal for her new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab.</li><li>These moves indicate Apple's commitment to enhancing its AI technology and talent amid increasing competition from companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta.</li></ul>

Apple eyes Perplexity, explores AI deals with Mira Murati and other startups

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