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Tesla investor Ross Gerber on Monday criticized
Apple Inc.’s AAPL reported deal with
Google GOOGL GOOG . What Happened : Gerber said the deal is a “sad admission” of missed opportunities, while commenting on the robust performance of tech stocks in the early trading hours. “Stocks pop on AI dreams of a massive upgrade in technology. Google and Nvidia on
fire this morning. Apple using Google AI (which still sucks) on iPhones in a sad admission they missed another boat,” Gerber wrote. Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to license Gemini, a set of generative AI models , to power new
iPhone software features. This potential deal would build on the existing search partnership between the two tech giants. See Also:
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge Amid Selling Pressure Over The Weekend: Analyst Says King Crypto To Reach $100K-$150K Post Halving In April Why It Matters : The potential deal has been a topic of interest in the tech industry. Deepwater Asset Management’s managing partner Gene Munster believes that this deal could position Apple as a leader in personalized AI. On the other hand, billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has suggested that Apple’s move to license generative AI models from Google and OpenAI could indicate a shift in the company’s approach to AI. Loading... Loading... Wedbush’ s Dan Ives has also highlighted the potential partnership between Apple and Google as a crucial element in Apple's AI strategy, which could significantly enhance the company's AI capabilities. Price Action: Despite pessimism from Gerber, Apple stock closed 0.64% higher at $173.72, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Read Next: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed Amid Wider Correction: Analyst Predicts King Crypto Could Rally To $160K Based On A Technical Indicator Image via Shutterstock Engineered by Benzinga Neuro , Edited by Pooja Rajkumari The GPT-4-based Benzinga Neuro content generation system exploits the extensive Benzinga Ecosystem, including native data, APIs, and more to create comprehensive and timely stories for you. Learn more. Loading... Loading...