Microsoft reportedly in talks to purchase AI and speech technology firm Nuance Communications

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Bloomberg News reported that Microsoft is in advanced talks to acquire AI voice company Nuance Communications.The deal would reportedly value Nuance at $16 billion, a 23% premium to Friday's close.
Nuance Communications voice-technology was the framework for Apple's Siri.
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Microsoft is negotiating a deal to buy Nuance Communications, an artificial intelligenc