Meta buys AI coding startup Conductor as big tech races to lock in developers Manuel Uth Nov 5, 2026 Meta is acquiring AI coding startup Conductor, which lets developers control multiple AI coding agents at the same time. According to Axios, the acquisition is meant to strengthen Meta's AI developer products. Conductor CEO Charlie Holtz confirmed the deal in a blog post but didn't disclose a price. The acquisition fits a broader trend. Because AI models ar