Meta Platforms is actively exploring partnerships with Google and OpenAI to enhance the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its applications, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and its primary chatbot, Meta AI. According to reports from August 30, 2025, leaders at Meta’s newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs have discussed integrating Google’s Gemini model to improve conversational, text-based responses for Meta AI. Similarly, talks have included leveraging OpenAI’s models to power Meta AI and other AI features across Meta’s social media platforms. These potential collaborations are seen as short-term measures to bolster Meta’s AI offerings while it develops its next-generation model, Llama 5, to compete with rivals like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s GPT series.
Meta has emphasized a multi-pronged strategy, combining in-house development, partnerships, and open-source technologies. A Meta spokesperson stated, “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.” The company has already integrated external AI models, such as Anthropic’s, into internal tools for tasks like coding. These moves come as Meta invests heavily in AI, including a $14.3 billion stake in Scale AI and hiring top researchers like former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang and ex-GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to lead its AI efforts.
However, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft (OpenAI’s backer) have not commented on these potential partnerships. The discussions reflect the competitive AI landscape, where even rivals may collaborate temporarily to stay ahead. Any deals are likely temporary, as Meta aims to achieve self-reliance with Llama 5. This news follows Meta’s broader AI strategy, including a $10 billion, six-year cloud computing deal with Google to support its AI infrastructure, signaling deeper ties with Google in particular.
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