Understanding Meta AI
What is the Meta AI Assistant?
Meta AI is a free conversational AI assistant accessible across various platforms, including popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Additionally, it can be found in devices such as Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Quest VR headsets, along with a standalone version that appears on the web.
When using these apps, you can spot Meta AI incorporated into the search bar. You have the option to conduct searches as usual or engage in conversations with Meta AI to obtain real-time information, generate images, and much more.
Important Reminder
If you can’t find Meta AI in your app, make sure to check for updates.
Who Developed Meta AI?
Meta AI is managed by an artificial intelligence research lab owned by Meta Platforms Inc., previously known as Facebook. The lab was established back in 2015 as the Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) initiative and later got its current name after the company’s rebranding to Meta Platforms, Inc.
The development team behind Meta AI includes a group of researchers and engineers focused on various areas such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. The core language model behind Meta AI is called Llama 3, which is open-source and available for all to use. Meta positions this AI as a competitor to other leading chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, featuring several apps tailored specifically for general users.
Features of Meta AI
Meta AI incorporates several functionalities akin to generative multi-modal chatbots such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini. However, it differentiates itself by collaborating with Google and Bing for real-time search capabilities.
Meta AI operates seamlessly across feeds, chats, and searches on all of Meta’s platforms. Here are some of its key features:
- Productivity Tool: Helps users complete tasks efficiently.
- Search Engine: Easily retrieves answers and recommendations.
- Image Generation: Create images, stickers, and animated GIFs with prompts.
- Privacy: All communications are end-to-end encrypted.
Additionally, Meta AI employs Emu, an advanced model designed for generating videos and images. Users can produce images directly in chats by providing prompts. For instance, with Emu, one can transform a photo by altering its visual style or background with minimal input.
Powered by Llama 3, Meta AI is capable of handling complex tasks, including translation and in-depth conversation. The enhanced training techniques in this version yield more accurate and varied responses. Developers assert that it excels in reasoning, code creation, and following user instructions.
How to Use Meta AI
If you reside in the U.S. or another supported region, you can access Meta AI through Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, or directly via the web.
Here’s a practical example on using Meta AI on Instagram:
Imagine you’re organizing a beach trip with friends in a group chat on Instagram. You can utilize Meta AI’s search feature and recommendations to find the ideal beach. After your trip, use keywords related to your day (like "surfboard" and "palm trees") and ask Meta AI to create a drawing representing your time there. Meta AI will generate a fun image for the entire group in the chat.
In addition to Meta AI, there are 28 other AI ‘characters’ with distinctive personas and active profiles on Facebook and Instagram. These characters include digital avatars of well-known cultural figures like Snoop Dogg, Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, and Naomi Osaka. Meta AI is responsible for generating their social media content, while visual posts come from Emu.
