Meta Acquires PlayAI, Bolstering AI Voice Cloning and Superhuman AI Ambitions
Summary
Meta acquires AI voice cloning startup PlayAI, adding its team to Meta's efforts in developing superhuman artificial intelligence and AI products like AI Characters and wearables under Johan Schalkwyk.
Key Points
- Meta finalizes deal to acquire PlayAI, a startup providing AI voice cloning tool
- PlayAI team joins Meta, working under Johan Schalkwyk on AI products like AI Characters and wearables
- Meta aims to develop artificial intelligence smarter than humans, poaching top AI talent with lucrative offers