Last question of the day as I try to better understand the AI marketplace. Why haven’t there been more acquisitions?

Examining the State of AI Acquisitions: Why Haven’t Major Tech Giants Made More Purchases?

As the artificial intelligence landscape continues to evolve rapidly, one question remains prominent among industry observers: why haven’t we seen more strategic acquisitions by leading technology giants? Despite significant investments and high-profile initiatives, many promising AI startups and tools remain independent.

For instance, Microsoft’s substantial investment in OpenAI has garnered much attention, and Google’s development of its Gemini AI platform demonstrates a clear commitment to advancing the field. Meta, too, has poured considerable resources into AI research and development, although the tangible outcomes of their investments have been less visible to the public.

However, notable AI players such as Claude or Midjourney are yet to be acquired by the big players who seem eager to ramp up their AI capabilities. Companies like Amazon, Apple (despite their traditional focus on in-house development), Oracle, and Adobe are all actively exploring AI, yet it appears they haven’t turned to acquisitions as a primary strategy—at least not publicly. This raises questions about what factors are influencing these strategic decisions and whether we should expect more major acquisitions to occur in the near future.

Will large corporations accelerate their acquisition efforts to secure cutting-edge AI technologies? Or are there barriers—such as technological integration challenges, strategic priorities, or valuation concerns—that are slowing down this trend?

Stay tuned, as the AI acquisition landscape is poised for potential shifts that could reshape the industry in the months ahead.