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Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed the company’s openness to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as part of its strategy to advance its AI capabilities. During the Q4 2025 earnings call, Cook highlighted Apple’s intention to pursue acquisitions and partnerships to bolster its AI roadmap. This includes potential collaborations with AI startups and third-party companies to enhance Apple Intelligence, particularly in integrating AI technologies like ChatGPT into Siri. Cook emphasized that AI is becoming a significant factor in consumer decision-making for Apple products and noted ongoing investments in AI infrastructure, such as the Private Cloud Compute technology.