[DIGITAL Business Africa] – Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced today via his official Facebook page the launch of the Meta AI App, a standalone application designed to enhance the way users interact with artificial intelligence across the Meta ecosystem.
“New Meta AI app out today! Almost a billion monthly active users use Meta AI across our apps, so we dropped a new standalone app. Check it out!” Zuckerberg wrote.
According to the Meta founder, the newly launched app represents a major step in Meta’s ambition to make artificial intelligence more personal, social, and interactive.
Your Personal AI Assistant
Zuckerberg explained that Meta AI is designed to function as a personal assistant powered by AI, with a focus on voice-driven interactions. Users can open the app and converse with it naturally, about the latest news, personal challenges, or any topic they wish to explore.
“Meta AI is designed to be your personal AI. That means it’s designed around voice conversations. You open up the app, and you can talk to it about whatever you want,” he said.
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Personalized and Evolving AI
What sets Meta AI apart is its ability to personalize experiences over time. The app begins with a general understanding of user interests but will evolve to integrate more detailed information about the user and their close connections across Meta’s various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
“Over time, you’ll be able to provide Meta AI with a wealth of information about yourself and the people you care about across our apps,” Zuckerberg noted.
A Social Feed for AI Content
Another innovative feature is the integrated social feed, showcasing how users are leveraging Meta AI creatively. Zuckerberg described it as a fun, exploratory tool that makes AI usage more communal and visible.
“We’ve also designed this social feed to help you discover various ways people are creating content with Meta AI. It’s enjoyable to explore,” he added.
Integration with Meta Devices
Beyond smartphones, the Meta AI App is set to integrate with Meta’s growing lineup of hardware, including Meta smart glasses and other AI-driven devices currently in development.
“You’ll also be able to use the app to manage your Meta glasses and other kinds of AI devices that we will be building in the future,” Zuckerberg revealed.
A Long-Term Vision
The Meta CEO emphasized that this launch marks the beginning of a long-term journey for Meta AI, setting the foundation for how AI will interact with users on a personal and social level in the years ahead.
“Anyway, this marks the beginning of a long journey to develop this. But you know, go check it out. Let us know what you think.”
The Meta AI App is now available for download and will be gradually rolled out globally.
By Digital Business Africa
