According to CNBC, Meta is planning to launch a standalone AI assistant app called Meta AI to better compete with AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The app is expected to launch in the company's next fiscal quarter, between April and June 2025.
Currently, Meta AI is only accessible through the company's website and Meta's social media apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. With the launch of the standalone app, Meta hopes to provide users with a more convenient experience and strengthen its market position in the artificial intelligence field.
In addition to launching a standalone app, Meta also plans to test a paid subscription service that will provide Meta AI with some yet-to-be-revealed new features. The specific pricing of this service has not yet been disclosed, but it's foreseeable that Meta hopes to offer users richer AI assistant functionalities through this approach.
Meta AI currently boasts over 700 million monthly active users. As part of its diversification strategy, Meta aims to establish a strong influence in the AI field. To achieve this goal, Meta is also actively promoting "open" models, such as Llama, to foster an ecosystem that rivals OpenAI's.
Furthermore, Meta plans to hold its first AI-focused developer conference, LlamaCon, at the end of April, showcasing the company's latest AI technologies and future plans. This move will further enhance Meta's professional image and market influence in the AI field.
Key Highlights:
🌟 Meta plans to launch a standalone AI assistant app, Meta AI, between April and June 2025.
💰 Meta will test a paid subscription service offering enhanced features to users; pricing details are yet to be announced.
📅 Meta will hold its first AI developer conference, LlamaCon, at the end of April, showcasing its latest technologies.
