Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of the company’s advanced AI assistant, Meta AI, powered by the state-of-the-art language model Llama 3. The new AI offering is designed to enhance the user experience across Meta’s popular apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, while also being available on a dedicated website, meta.ai.
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The launch aims to expand the capabilities of the company’s Llama system, enabling developers to utilise its open-source AI protocols. According to Zuckerberg, the AI model has become the most widely adopted globally, with over 650 million downloads. By continuing to open-source its tools, the company seeks to foster innovation while positioning itself as a foundational player in AI development.
The company also announced plans to build a new AI data centre in Louisiana and is exploring an undersea cabling project to enhance infrastructure. Additionally, the company noted that its Meta AI assistant has reached 600 million monthly active users across its suite of apps, which includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
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