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)