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Microsoft in talks to buy AI firm Nuance Communications

By Krystal Hu

Apr 12 2021 6:39AM

For about $21 billion.

Microsoft in talks to buy AI firm Nuance Communications

Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications for about US$16 billion (A$21 billion), according to a source familiar with the matter. The price being discussed could value Nuance at about US$56 a share, the source said, adding ...

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