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Meta Launches Standalone AI App to Compete with ChatGPT and Gemini

The new Meta AI app, powered by the advanced Llama 4 model, introduces voice interaction, personalized memory, and social sharing features, but remains unavailable in Europe due to regulatory hurdles.

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Overview

  • Meta has released a dedicated Meta AI application globally, excluding Europe, marking its first standalone generative AI product outside its social media ecosystem.
  • Powered by the Llama 4 model, the app offers enhanced capabilities in image, video, and conversational understanding, with options for text or full-duplex voice interaction.
  • The app includes a memory feature, allowing users to save conversational context and, with permission, access data from Facebook and Instagram for personalized responses.
  • A Discover feed integrates social sharing, enabling users to explore and share AI-generated content, blending chatbot functionality with social networking.
  • The app’s European launch is delayed as Meta navigates GDPR compliance and adjusts features to meet regional regulations.