News Summary

Meta has confirmed the acquisition of Play AI, a startup specializing in generating human-like voices using artificial intelligence. The acquisition was initially reported by Bloomberg. An internal Meta memo highlighted that the integration of PlayAI’s technology aligns with Meta’s strategic focus on AI developments, including AI Characters, Meta AI, Wearables, and audio content creation. The entire PlayAI team will join Meta and work under Johan Schalkwyk, who recently transitioned from Sesame AI Inc. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.