# In an ASX announcement today, Ion told the market that it has had initial discussions with senior executives across different departments within Meta Platforms and Alphabet.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · iTWire*

## Key points

- Ion has held substantive discussions with senior executives at Meta Platforms and Alphabet.
- Ion's patented technology enables AI to treat video as a programmable data format, not static files.
- This technology separates a video's internal structure from its raw audio and visual data.
- Major global tech firms across multiple sectors have shown interest in Ion's cross-industry applicable technology.
- No commercial agreements or partnerships have been signed; discussions remain at an early stage.

**Companies:** Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Ion
**Countries:** Australia, United States

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