Meta explores deal with Runway AI as part of AI talent push . . . Investing com -- Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently held acquisition discussions with video startup Runway AI Inc as part of his broader initiative to expand the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities
Meta Halts Acquisition Discussions with $3 Billion Video AI . . . Behind Zuckerberg's AI Talent Hunt Meta's pursuit of Runway exists within a broader strategic overhaul Since internal benchmarks showed Meta's flagship Llama 4 models underperforming relative to offerings from OpenAI and Google, Zuckerberg has personally spearheaded what one former Meta executive described as "the most aggressive talent acquisition campaign in the company's history "
Meta Sought Perplexity and Runway Acquisitions Before $14. 3B . . . Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg also explored buying video-generation specialist Runway AI, which is valued at more than $3 billion Those talks never advanced to a formal offer and are no longer active, according to the people
Meta CEO Zuckerberg in Acquisition Talks with AI Startup Runway Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc , engaged in discussions for a potential acquisition of video startup Runway AI Inc as part of Meta’s focus on artificial intelligence The deal is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Meta’s presence in AI and enhance its capabilities in recruitment and related technologies
Meta said to eye AI startup Runway takeover before Scale AI deal The reported discussions with Runway came shortly before Meta committed an unprecedented US$14 3 billion for a 49% stake in Scale AI, demonstrating a willingness to spend at multiples higher than