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Meta Launches Standalone AI App Powered by Llama 4

The app introduces personalized responses, a social Discover feed, and conversational voice features, marking a direct challenge to ChatGPT and similar platforms.

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Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, right, speaks with Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Overview

  • Meta AI, now available on iOS, Android, and the web, offers a standalone platform for generative AI powered by the advanced Llama 4 model.
  • The app personalizes interactions by leveraging user data from Facebook and Instagram, with features initially available in the U.S. and Canada.
  • A Discover feed allows users to share, explore, and remix AI-generated prompts and outputs, adding a social dimension to the experience.
  • Full-duplex voice chat technology provides a more natural conversational experience, although it currently lacks live web access.
  • The app replaces the Meta View companion app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, enabling seamless transitions between devices and platforms.