Meta just snapped up Play AI, a startup that builds AI-driven voices that sound human.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed the deal, per Bloomberg. The whole PlayAI team is joining Meta as early as next week. TechCrunch also reached out to Meta for confirmation.
Meta’s internal memo flagged PlayAI’s natural voice tech and easy voice creation platform as a tight fit with its AI Characters, Meta AI, wearables, and audio content projects. 
The acquisition comes as Meta ramps up AI muscle, scooping up talent from OpenAI and striking a deal with Scale AI. CEO Alexandr Wang from Scale AI even joined Meta to lead a superintelligence group.
No money details have leaked yet. Bloomberg had reported the companies were already in talks.
Meta is clearly doubling down on voice AI tech.
Meta’s memo stated:
“entire PlayAI team” will be joining the company next week.
“work in creating natural voices, along with a platform for easy voice creation, is a great match for our work and road map, across AI Characters, Meta AI, Wearables and audio content creation.”
