Intel acquires artificial intelligence specialist Nervana Systems in $400m deal

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Computer giant's goldrush for AI companies and talent hots up

Semiconductor giant Intel has bought artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Nervana Systems in a $400m deal as it looks to shift the epicentre of its business away from the moribund PC market. Ne...

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