Meta Unveils Standalone AI Assistant App Powered by Llama 4

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Meta Unveils Standalone AI Assistant App Powered by Llama 4

Meta Platforms has launched a new dedicated AI assistant app, a strategic step that underscores its commitment to enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities. This standalone app marks a departure from previous integrations on platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, and is aimed at offering a more focused experience for users, as reported by Reuters.

The platform is driven by Llama 4, Meta's advanced large language model. This model is crafted to improve reasoning, support multiple languages, and increase overall efficiency. Moreover, the app personalizes user interactions by linking with Facebook and Instagram accounts to deliver context-aware responses based on individual profiles. This integration seeks to enrich user engagement by tailoring the AI experience more closely to individual users' needs and preferences.

Compatible with Meta's AI glasses and their companion app, this new offering ensures seamless usage across devices. Additionally, Meta is planning to introduce a subscription service by the second quarter, which will unlock advanced features of the AI assistant. The recent launch coincided with LlamaCon, the company's inaugural AI developer event, showcasing Meta's ongoing investment in AI technology and its ambition to carve out a distinct presence alongside industry giants such as OpenAI and Google.

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