The battle for AI talent in Silicon Valley has escalated again, this time with Meta setting its sights on a startup team founded by a "longtime acquaintance."

On March 24 Beijing Time, according to Phoenix News, Meta has officially acquired the AI agent startup Dreamer. Although specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed, sources said that the investors of Dreamer will receive a substantial return exceeding their investment. The core of this acquisition is not only technology but also the legendary founding team behind Dreamer.

"The 'Brazilian Tiger' Returns: Hugo Barra Joins Meta's Core Team"

The most talked-about figure in this acquisition is Hugo Barra, co-founder of Dreamer.

Outstanding Achievements: Previously served as Vice President of Product at Google's Android team, then joined Xiaomi as Vice President, playing a key role in Xiaomi's international expansion.

Second Chance: From 2017 to 2021, Barra was responsible for Oculus and virtual reality business at Meta (then Facebook).

Return Mission: After leaving to start his own company in 2021, he has now returned with his team, joining Meta's Super Intelligence Lab to lead R&D on AI agents and related cutting-edge projects.

Acquiring Dreamer: Completing the AI Agent Ecosystem Puzzle

Although Dreamer was established earlier this year, its technical approach aligns closely with Meta's long-term strategy:

Core Business: Aims to help users easily create personalized AI agents, lowering the barrier for AI application development.

Collaboration Model: After the transaction, Dreamer will retain its independent legal entity, while Meta will gain non-exclusive rights to use the company's technology.

Talent Integration: The entire Dreamer team will be integrated into Meta's Super Intelligence Lab, injecting fresh energy into Meta's AI transformation.

Major Players Competing for Agents, Meta Launches "Talent Defense War"

At a time when OpenAI, Google, and various startups are competing in the AI Agent (agent) market, Zuckerberg has shown his determination to win in the AI field through the method of "acquiring both people and companies."

By recalling top executives like Hugo Barra, who possess global vision and product capabilities, Meta not only integrates Dreamer's agent tools on the technical level, but also strengthens its ability to implement large model ecosystems on the strategic level. With the return of this former Xiaomi veteran, Meta's AI agent project may see explosive growth.