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Meta acquires voice startup Play AI


Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup that uses AI to generate human-sounding voices.

A Meta spokesperson has confirmed the acquisition, according to Bloomberg, which also reports that an internal memo stated that the “entire PlayAI team” will be joining the company next week. Meta’s memo reportedly said that PlayAI’s “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.” TechCrunch Space Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace.

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