Meta is planning to launch a standalone app for its AI chatbot, as reported by CNBC and confirmed by _The Verge_. This app, expected to debut in the second quarter of the year, aims to extend Meta's reach beyond its existing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The new app will join the ranks of other standalone AI applications such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. Meta AI, similar to its competitors, can answer questions, generate images, and edit photos, and it has recently enhanced its capabilities with a "memory" feature for improved recommendations.
In response to the news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman humorously suggested the possibility of creating a social app. Meta, however, declined to comment on the report. The company has been intensifying its efforts in the AI sector, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to invest up to $65 billion to advance its AI initiatives. Additionally, Meta is organizing an AI-focused event on April 29th.
Key takeaways:
Meta is planning to launch a standalone app for its AI chatbot, potentially in the second quarter of the year.
The new app aims to reach users outside of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
Meta AI can perform tasks like answering questions, generating images, and editing photos, and it recently gained a "memory" feature for better recommendations.
Meta plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI and will hold an AI-focused event on April 29th.
