Meta acquires AI data platform Sundial to enhance analytics capabilities

Meta: Meta Platforms is a technology company focused on social media platforms and artificial intelligence development. It is acquiring Sundial to strengthen its internal data analytics capabilities as part of broader AI initiatives. The company is integrating the acquired technology and team into its newly formed Data Analytics Tooling & Agents unit. Sundial: Sundial is an AI-powered data analytics platform that converts natural-language questions and complex datasets into actionable insights via chatbot interfaces. Founded by former Meta employees, the company is being acquired by Meta and will discontinue external customer services upon deal closure. Its platform and staff will support Meta's internal data operations going forward. Julie Zhuo: Julie Zhuo previously served as Meta's vice president of product design before co-founding Sundial. As part of the acquisition, she will rejoin Meta along with other Sundial team members. Her background in product design will contribute to the company's data analytics efforts. Alex Schultz: Alex Schultz serves as Meta's chief data officer and leads the Data Analytics Tooling & Agents unit. He confirmed the Sundial acquisition and its integration into the company's data organization. Schultz oversees efforts in descriptive analysis, experimentation, and monitoring of AI systems. Chandra Narayanan: Chandra Narayanan held roles including analytics chief at Sequoia Capital and Instagram as well as director of analytics at Facebook prior to co-founding Sundial. He will join Meta through the acquisition and lead its data analytics tooling and agents work. His expertise in analytics will support the expansion of Meta's internal data capabilities. AI Focus: Meta is investing more in its data and analytics team as AI creates massive demand for insights. Leadership: Meta named Alex Schultz as its first-ever chief data officer in July to oversee the newly formed Data Analytics Tooling & Agents unit. Integration: Sundial will be folded into Meta's new data analytics organization, with its co-founders taking on key roles in tooling and agents.