Meta to Acquire Play AI: Because Your Voice Isn't Unique Enough Already

In a move that has shocked absolutely no one, Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly in talks to acquire Play AI, a voice cloning startup. Because what the world needs now is more ways for Zuckerberg to sound even more like a robot.

According to anonymous sources who probably just overheard someone talking in the bathroom, this acquisition would allow Meta to clone voices with such precision that even your own mother wouldn't be able to tell it's not you. Perfect for those times when you want to prank call your friends or, more likely, for Meta to prank call the entire planet.

The technology, which we can only assume is powered by dark magic and a dash of existential dread, is said to be so advanced that it can replicate any voice. That's right, from Morgan Freeman narrating your grocery list to your cat demanding treats in perfect English, the possibilities are endless. And by endless, we mean terrifying.

But wait, there's more! With this acquisition, Meta plans to integrate voice cloning into all its platforms. Imagine scrolling through Instagram and hearing a cloned version of your ex's voice saying, 'You up?' at 2 AM. Or better yet, receiving a Facebook Marketplace message from what sounds like your grandma selling her vintage spoon collection. The future is here, and it's weird.

Of course, privacy advocates are already losing their minds over this. 'This is a disaster waiting to happen,' said one expert, while simultaneously updating all their privacy settings. Meanwhile, Meta assures us that they 'take privacy very seriously', which is exactly what they said before every other privacy scandal they've been involved in.

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