Meta’s Unstoppable AI Push: Another Acquisition in the Bag

Metaverse Planet July 14, 2025Last Updated: August 27, 2025

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Meta, under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, has been making significant moves recently to gain an edge in the artificial intelligence race. These actions range from acquiring companies to poaching talent from rivals. Now, another such move has been confirmed: Meta has acquired an AI company named PlayAI.

Meta’s aggressive push into AI began with a massive $14 billion investment in Scale AI. Following that, the company reportedly attempted to transfer AI experts from its biggest rivals, with claims of offering millions of dollars to OpenAI personnel. Last week, it was also announced that Meta had successfully hired one of Apple’s AI leaders.

All these efforts are part of Meta’s newly established team, which aims to create “superintelligence.” Information released yesterday indicates that Meta is continuing its relentless pace with yet another strategic move: the acquisition of Play AI.

PlayAI, Producer of Human-Like AI Voices, Now Belongs to Meta

According to Bloomberg, a Meta spokesperson confirmed the acquisition, stating that PlayAI will now be integrated into Meta. No details regarding the value of the acquisition have been disclosed. Discussions between the two companies regarding the acquisition had been rumored for several weeks, but yesterday’s announcement made it official.

PlayAI was a company primarily focused on producing human-like AI voices. According to statements, the entire PlayAI team will join Meta this week. Their voice-focused AI work will be integrated into Meta’s services and AI tools. Meta stated that the “natural” voices created by PlayAI perfectly align with their own roadmaps and ongoing projects.

This acquisition further solidifies Meta’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities, particularly in the realm of realistic voice generation. It raises questions about how these new voice technologies will be incorporated into Meta’s vast ecosystem and what impact they might have on user experience.