Meta recently announced that it plans to launch a dedicated AI chatbot independent application. The news originated from CNBC's report, which The Verge also confirmed. It is reported that this independent app is expected to be launched in the second quarter of this year, becoming another new member in the AI application market, joining competitors such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot.
Currently, Meta's AI chatbots are widely used on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, but the launch of standalone apps will help companies attract new users who have not yet used these social platforms. Similar to competitors, Meta's AI chatbot can not only answer users' questions, but also generate images, edit photos, etc. In addition, it has recently obtained the "memory" function, which can provide better recommendations based on user preferences and improve the interactive experience.
Meta has been increasing its investment in the AI field in recent years, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg even said that it will invest as much as $65 billion to realize the company's AI ambitions. In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman humorously responded: "Okay, maybe it's time for us to launch a social app, too." Although Meta did not comment on this, the news undoubtedly attracted widespread attention from the industry.
In order to further promote the AI strategy, Meta also plans to hold a special AI event on April 29, and more relevant information is expected to be disclosed at that time. With the continuous development of AI technology, Meta's new initiative not only demonstrates its ambitions in the industry, but also reflects its determination to maintain competitiveness in a changing market.