Meta makes an AI coding move

Meta has acquired Conductor, a startup whose platform lets software developers run multiple AI agents on the same project at once. According to TechCrunch, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

What does Conductor do?

Conductor enables engineers to set up teams of agents to handle different aspects of a project in parallel. The approach aims to go beyond a single AI assistant by coordinating several agents working simultaneously.

Why it matters

Major tech companies are increasingly buying startups to speed up their software development with AI. Meta's move shows the company is expanding its investment in AI-powered developer tools.