Meta buys Stilla.ai to boost WhatsApp and Instagram AI agents

On September 13, 2026, Brazilian tech outlet Tecnologia Moderna reported that Meta has confirmed its acquisition of Swedish AI agent startup Stilla.ai to accelerate development of Meta Business Agent, its commerce-focused assistant for WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. The deal, first announced on September 9, 2026, will see Stilla’s team and technology integrated into Meta’s business AI products.