Meta launches new AI App to compete with OpenAI and Google’s Gemini

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has released a brand-new app for its AI assistant, Meta AI. This move puts Meta in direct competition with other big tech companies like OpenAI and Google, according to CNN News. Until now, Meta AI was only available inside apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. But with the launch of its own standalone app, Meta hopes people will use it more often and in more ways. The AI assistant is powered by Meta’s latest language model, Llama 4, which is built to handle complex questions, speak many languages, and give smart,

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has released a brand-new app for its AI assistant, Meta AI. This move puts Meta in direct competition with other big tech companies like OpenAI and Google, according to CNN News. Until now, Meta AI was only available inside apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. But with the launch of its own standalone app, Meta hopes people will use it more often and in more ways. The AI assistant is powered by Meta’s latest language model, Llama 4, which is built to handle complex questions, speak many languages, and give smart, fast answers. It’s designed to match or beat the performance of leading AI models from OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT), Google, Anthropic, and others. What makes Meta AI different?  The assistant can give more personalized answers by using information from your Facebook and Instagram accounts, if you allow it. The app will also connect with Meta’s smart glasses and will be added to its current companion app. Meta is also hosting its first AI event, LlamaCon, to showcase its AI tools and models. This marks a big step in the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence. In the future, Meta plans to test a paid subscription for people who want more advanced AI features. However, the company doesn’t expect to make much money from it until next year. Meta AI first launched in September 2023. It was built to help users with thinking and reasoning tasks, similar to ChatGPT. Now with a full app, Meta is clearly aiming to become a major player in the AI race.