Meta's internal solution to its AI needs: Google it (sf.gazetteer.co)

Meta is significantly increasing its reliance on Google’s AI tools to enhance its internal workflows, adopting Google’s Gemini technology and integrating it into key services like Google Chat and NotebookLM Pro. This move shifts Meta's internal communication and productivity to utilize Google’s offerings rather than its own, as indicated by an internal memo that emphasizes making AI central to work efficiency. Although Meta has developed its productivity bot, Metamate, the strategic choice to use Google products raises questions about confidence in its own AI capabilities. This integration marks a notable departure for Meta, which had previously aimed to develop and deploy proprietary AI tools. The transition comes amidst a broader shift within the company, as it downsizes its earlier enterprise ambitions and prepares to phase out its Workplace platform. Despite ongoing investments in AI—such as recent hiring initiatives and the development of a successor to its Llama model—Meta’s decision to embrace Google’s AI underscores the competitive landscape in the tech industry and highlights potential gaps in its own generative AI offerings. The rollout of these changes is set to continue through the end of the year, reflecting Meta's strategic pivot toward leveraging external AI innovations while still pursuing its internal projects.