Meta has announced a partnership with Midjourney to license their technology for AI-generated imagery, marking a significant step in enhancing Meta's capabilities in content creation.
Partnership Announcement
Meta has signed a technical collaboration with Midjourney, broadening its capabilities in AI image generation. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang indicated that this is more than just integration; it involves deeper collaboration between research teams.
New Hires at Meta
Reports indicate that Meta continues to recruit specialists from Apple despite a slowdown in hiring. Frank Chu, previously involved in AI initiatives at Apple, is set to join the Superintelligence Labs team, marking the sixth significant departure from Apple.
Impact on Apple
The talent drain to Meta adds further challenges for Apple, which is trying to strengthen its position in AI. The company is experiencing delays, with a shift towards using third-party AI models for Siri enhancement.
Meta's collaboration with Midjourney and active recruitment from Apple highlight the company's emphasis on strengthening its AI technology capabilities, while Apple faces strategic challenges.
