Synaptics explained that the agreement will integrate Google's machine learning core with its Synaptics Astra hardware. It noted that the combination will speed up development of AI devices for the IoT "that support the processing of vision, image, voice, sound, and other modalities" used in a range of applications.

Synaptics stock was rising Thursday after the semiconductor design company unveiled a partnership with Google to advance artificial-intelligence capabilities. Shares of Synaptics climbed 6.3% to $81.10,

The shares of Synaptics Inc (NASDAQ:SYNA) are up 5.9% at $80.85 at last glance, after news that the semiconductor name is partnering with Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) for the internet-of-things (IoT) network. GOOGL was last seen up 0.4%, brushing off a downgrade from JMP Securities to "market perform."

Key Takeaways Rezolve Ai shares have risen since the company laid out its 2025 road map on Thursday, including plans to deepen partnerships with Microsoft and Google. The company reached deals with both tech titans last year to sell its Brain Suite digital retail software.