Apple acquires agentic AI data engineering startup Ascend.io

Apple has agreed to acquire Ascend.io, a startup specializing in agentic data engineering technology. The deal must be publicly reported under the Digital Markets Act.

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2026-10-30 12:06 · 9to5Mac
Apple acquires Ascend․io, an agentic AI engineering startup

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