Apple (AAPL) is in advanced talks to acquire top talent and technology from computer vision startup Prompt AI, CNBC’s Lora Kolodny reports. Leadership at Prompt told employees of the pending transaction at an all-hands meeting on Thursday, and said that those who don’t end up joining Apple will be paid a reduced salary, and encouraged to apply for open roles at the company, according to audio that was accessed by CNBC. The 11-person company was approached by other potential suitors, including Elon Musk’s xAI and Neuralink, executives said in the meeting.
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