Exclusive: Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter | Reuters

Lots of job opportunities for AI/machine learning experts

"As part of its push, the company is currently trying to hire at least 86 more employees with expertise in the branch of artificial intelligence known as machine learning, according to a recent analysis of Apple job postings. The company has also stepped up its courtship of machine-learning PhD's, joining Google, Amazon, Facebook and others in a fierce contest, leading academics say.

But some experts say the iPhone maker's strict stance on privacy is likely to undermine its ability to compete in the rapidly progressing field."

Exclusive: Apple ups hiring, but faces obstacles to making phones smarter | Reuters