Meta recently announced plans to launch a standalone AI chatbot app, as reported by CNBC and confirmed by The Verge. The app is expected to debut in the second quarter of this year, joining the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot in the competitive AI application market.
Meta's AI chatbot is already integrated into Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. However, a standalone app will allow the company to reach users who don't utilize these social media platforms. Similar to its competitors, Meta's chatbot can answer questions, generate images, edit photos, and now boasts a "memory" function for personalized recommendations and improved user interaction.
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Meta's significant investment in AI, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly committing up to $65 billion to realize the company's AI ambitions, prompted a humorous response from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: "Well, maybe we should launch a social app." While Meta hasn't commented, the news has generated considerable industry buzz.
Furthering its AI strategy, Meta plans an AI-focused event on April 29th, promising further announcements. This new initiative demonstrates Meta's ambition and its commitment to staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.