Meta is aiming to even the artificial intelligence playing field with its new standalone app.
The technology giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced the launch of the Meta AI app on April 29.
It’s an expansion of the existing generative AI chatbot built into the company’s social media apps. But instead of being an added feature, the new app gives users a dedicated platform to use the technology.
The Meta AI app is a companion to the company’s AI glasses and also offers a Discover feed to show how others are using the tool, according to a release.
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What’s the Meta AI app?
Meta says its new AI app is “built to get to know you,” according to a release.
“It’s easy to talk to, so it’s more seamless and natural to interact with. It’s more social, so it can show you things from the people and places you care about,” the release says.
It also has voice features that allow users to multitask while using the app on their device. An icon appears when the microphone is in use. Voice conversations are currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Meta also said the latest iteration of its language-learning model, Llama 4, is “more conversational in tone,” but added that the model may still have some “technical issues or inconsistencies.”
New Meta AI app has Discover feed
The app also has a Discover feed resembling one of Meta’s social media platforms.
If connected to a user’s Facebook or Instagram, the app can draw from the accounts to create more personalized responses, the company said in a release.
Users can also share their latest prompts to their feeds or remix ideas from others.
How to try Meta AI
Meta AI can be accessed at the website meta.ai. Users can log in using Meta (Facebook and Instagram) accounts. Meta AI is also available to download from app stores.
Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com.
