Meta is reportedly planning a standalone AI chatbot app | TechCrunch
Feb 27, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, to better compete with AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The app could be released as early as the next fiscal quarter (April-June). Currently, Meta AI is accessible via a website and Meta’s apps, such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Additionally, Meta is considering a paid subscription service for Meta AI, which would offer additional capabilities, though pricing details are not yet available.
Meta AI, boasting over 700 million active monthly users, is part of Meta’s strategy to establish itself as a leader in the AI sector. The company has also released open models like Llama to build a competitive ecosystem against OpenAI. Furthermore, Meta plans to host its inaugural AI-focused developer conference, LlamaCon, in late April.
Key takeaways:
Meta plans to release a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, to compete with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
The standalone Meta AI app could launch as soon as the next fiscal quarter (April-June).
Meta is considering a paid subscription service for Meta AI with additional capabilities, though pricing details are not yet available.
Meta will host its first AI-focused developer conference, LlamaCon, in late April.
