Consumer AI AI News & Updates

Meta Pursues Acquisition of Voice Cloning Startup Play AI to Enhance Consumer AI Features

Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire Play AI, a voice cloning startup that has raised $23.5 million and allows users to clone voices for AI applications like customer service. The acquisition would enable Meta to integrate audio capabilities into its existing AI-powered creative tools and chatbot features across its social platforms.

Amazon Launches Alexa+ as First Comprehensive Consumer AI Agent

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant with agentic capabilities that can autonomously perform tasks like booking restaurants, ordering groceries, and coordinating with various services. Set to launch in preview next month, Alexa+ aims to leverage Amazon's vast ecosystem of partnerships and the existing 600 million Alexa-compatible devices to gain market advantage, though technical challenges with reliable AI agents remain a concern.