Meta Explores Partnerships with Google and OpenAI to Enhance AI Features

Meta's AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab is considering partnerships with rivals Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta's new AI organization, Meta Superintelligence Labs, have explored integrating Google's Gemini model to deliver conversational, text-based responses for queries submitted to Meta AI, the company's primary chatbot, the report said. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab

Meta is reportedly looking at using competing AI models to improve its apps

Meta may be interested in more than Google and OpenAI's employees when it comes to artificial intelligence. According to The Information, Meta is considering using its competitors' models to improve its own apps' AI features. The report said that leaders at the Meta Superintelligence Lab have looked at integrating Google Gemini into its Meta AI chatbot to help it provide a conversational, text-based solution to its users' search questions. Not only with Google Gemini, Meta has also had discussions about using OpenAI's models to power Meta AI and the AI features found in its apps, according to the report. A Meta spokesperson said in a statement that the company is taking an "all-of-the-above approach to building the best AI products," which includes partnering with companies, along with building its own AI models. According to the report, using external AI models will be a temporary measure to help Meta improve its own Llama AI models so that it can remain competitive in the market. Meta employees already have access to Anthropic's AI models that help power the company's internal coding assistant, according to The Information. Meanwhile, Meta has been offering lucrative compensation packages as part of its attempts to recruit AI researchers from Google and OpenAI to form its Superintelligence Lab.

Meta's AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps: Report - The Economic Times

Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta's new AI organisation, Meta Superintelligence Labs, have explored integrating Google's Gemini model to deliver conversational, text-based responses for queries submitted to Meta AI, the company's primary chatbot, the report said. Discussions have included leveraging OpenAI's models to power Meta AI and other AI features in Meta's social media apps, the Information added. Any deals with external model providers such as Google or OpenAI are likely temporary steps to enhance Meta's AI products until its own models advance, the report said. A priority for the lab is ensuring its next-generation model, Llama 5, can compete with rivals, it added. Inside Meta, the company has already integrated external AI models into some internal tools for staff, the Information reported. For instance, employees can use Anthropic models to code via the company's internal coding assistant, the report added, citing three people familiar with the matter. "We are taking an all-of-the-above approach to building the best AI products; and that includes building world-leading models ourselves, partnering with companies, as well as open sourcing technology," a Meta spokesperson said in a statement. OpenAI, Google and Microsoft, which backs OpenAI, did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Earlier this year, Meta committed billions of dollars to bring on former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to co-lead Meta Superintelligence Labs, while offering generous compensation packages to attract dozens of leading AI researchers to the initiative.

Meta In Talks With Google And OpenAI To Integrate AI Models As Hyperion Data Center Faces $5 Billion Cost Backlash: Report - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Meta Platforms Inc. META is reportedly in talks with Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL Google and ChatGPT-parent OpenAI to integrate their artificial intelligence models into its apps, as the company faces scrutiny over its multibillion-dollar "Hyperion" data center project in Louisiana. Meta Eyes Rivals' Models To Bolster Meta AI The Mark Zuckerberg-led tech giant's new AI division, Meta Superintelligence Labs, is exploring deals to use Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT models to enhance conversational features in Meta AI, the company's flagship chatbot, reported Reuters (via The Information). As per the report, which cited sources, these partnerships would be temporary as Meta races to make its next-generation model, Llama 5, competitive. The company has already adopted Anthropic models internally for coding support, according to the report. A Meta spokesperson confirmed its "all-of-the-above approach," saying, "We are taking an all-of-the-above approach to building the best AI products; and that includes building world-leading models ourselves, partnering with companies, as well as open sourcing technology." See Also: Nvidia Prepares New China-Specific AI Chip To Defend Market Share Hyperion Data Center Faces Cost Controversy The talks come as Meta ramps up investment in infrastructure, with plans to spend $50 billion on a massive Louisiana data center dubbed Hyperion. The project, confirmed by President Donald Trump, includes $29 billion in financing from Pacific Investment Management and Blue Owl Capital. However, the expansion has sparked backlash over Entergy Louisiana's $5 billion proposal to pass power plant construction costs to 1.1 million customers. Consumer advocates, climate groups and retailers such as Walmart Inc. WMT have urged regulators to block the plan, warning it could burden residents with additional costs tied to tech firms' energy demands. Entergy has defended the project, citing high-paying jobs and economic growth. AI Expansion And Financial Strength Meta reorganized its AI operations under Superintelligence Labs earlier this year after leadership changes and mixed reception for its Llama 4 model. Zuckerberg has since doubled down on a network of data centers to drive AI growth. The company's financial position remains strong, reporting $25.56 billion in operating cash flow, $8.55 billion in free cash flow and $47.07 billion in cash and marketable securities for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Despite controversy, analysts remain bullish. Bank of America's Justin Post called Meta one of the most compelling AI investments, citing its $14 billion stake in Scale AI and ad revenue growth, while highlighting elevated expectations tied to its AI ambitions. Price Action: Meta shares slipped 1.65% in Friday's regular trading session, per Benzinga Pro. Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings suggest META maintains an upward trend across short, medium and long-term periods. Further performance insights are available here. Read Next: Alibaba Unites Its Empire To Fight Back Against Meituan Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo Courtesy: Poetra.RH on Shutterstock.com GOOGAlphabet Inc$213.340.46%Stock Score Locked: Edge Members Only Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Unlock RankingsEdge RankingsMomentum77.84Growth78.48Quality81.12Value51.17Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewGOOGLAlphabet Inc$212.740.52%METAMeta Platforms Inc$737.79-1.77%WMTWalmart Inc$96.900.82%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Meta's AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta's new AI organization, Meta Superintelligence Labs, have explored integrating Google's Gemini model to deliver conversational, text-based responses for queries submitted to Meta AI, the company's primary chatbot, the report said. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)