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Meta acquires voice startup Play AI

AI News - TechCrunch
Jul 13, 2025 21:32
Anthony Ha
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Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup specializing in AI-generated human-like voices. This move strengthens Meta's capabilities in voice technology, potentially enhancing its products and advancing the development of more natural-sounding AI interactions. The acquisition highlights growing industry interest in realistic AI voice synthesis.

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