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Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup PlayAI, Continuing to Add Talent
Meta Platforms Inc. has completed a deal to acquire PlayAI, a small artificial intelligence startup focused on voice technology.
The 'entire PlayAI team' is set to join Meta next week, according to an internal memo that was reviewed by Bloomberg. The PlayAI group will report to Johan Schalkwyk, who recently joined Meta from a separate voice AI startup called Sesame AI Inc. Bloomberg News previously reported that the companies were discussing the acquisition.