Brief
Apple licenses AI audio tech and hires staff from Huxe
The agreement gives Apple a non‑exclusive licence and hiring rights, but does not disclose financial terms.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple has reached a deal to license AI audio technology and recruit employees from Huxe, a startup founded by former Google NotebookLM developers, according to a European Commission disclosure filed on June 9.
What happened
The filing grants Apple the right to make employment offers to certain Huxe staff and to obtain a non‑exclusive licence to the company's intellectual property. The agreement is not an outright acquisition and does not name the employees involved or disclose any financial terms.
What was said
iClarified reported that the deal "does not tie the agreement to Siri, Apple Podcasts, or any other Apple product" and noted that Apple’s plans for the technology remain undisclosed.
Key facts
- Apple signed a licence and hiring agreement with Huxe on June 9, 2026 (iclarified.com)
- Huxe was founded by former Google NotebookLM developers Raiza Martin, Jason Spielman and Stephen Hughes (iclarified.com)
- The deal is non‑exclusive and does not include disclosed financial terms (iclarified.com)
Sources
- [1] iclarified.com — originally reported as “Apple Strikes AI Audio Deal With Huxe, Founded by Former NotebookLM Developers”
