Flash Report 4 minutesRegister for Free AccessSamsung Joins the AI Race with Acquisition of Viv, an AI Assistant Platform Developer Coresight Research October 11, 2016 Executive Summary Samsung Electronics has acquired Viv Labs, a US-based startup that has developed an open artificial intelligence (AI) assistant platform. The startup was co-founded by the creators of Siri. The acquisition will help Samsung fill a major gap in its smartphone product portfolio, allowing it to compete with other tech giants such as Apple and Google. The AI assistant platform could penetrate into other platforms more quickly, as Samsung is one of the largest manufacturers of home appliances and wearables. Samsung can eventually build a seamless AI assistant platform across all of its devices, and this might disrupt how companies interact with their customers. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: July 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Third Consecutive Month of Strong Sales Growth for New HomesSocial Splurge—Consumers Get Out and About During Memorial Day Weekend: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 29: Whole Foods Announces Small-Format Store OpeningsUS Social Commerce Survey 2023—Infographic: Video-Centric Platforms and Influencers Offer Opportunities for Brands