Meta Launches New AI App to Compete with Leading Tech Rivals

(RTTNews) – Meta Platforms (META) has unveiled its new Meta AI as a standalone app, expanding its reach beyond Facebook and Instagram. The app is poised to compete with rivals such as ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok.

Enhanced User Experience with Llama 4 Technology

Powered by the latest Llama 4 technology, Meta AI seeks to provide more personalized and natural interactions. The app is designed to understand users better, enhancing the usefulness of its responses. Additionally, it incorporates a social element by displaying updates from individuals and locations that users are interested in.

Innovative Voice Features

Meta AI offers voice features that enable users to multitask while engaging with the assistant. An icon indicates when the microphone is active, ensuring users are aware of the ongoing interaction.

The tech giant highlighted in a blog post that the Llama 4 model aims to create a more personal and conversational tone. Users can also generate and edit images through voice and text within the app, merging several AI tools into a single platform.

Voice Technology and Full-Duplex Speech

A demonstration of the new voice technology, known as full-duplex speech, is currently available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This feature allows the AI to respond in a manner that mimics real conversations by generating voice replies rather than simply reading text.

Comprehensive Search and Discovery Features

Meta AI can also search the web for recommendations, assist users in exploring various topics, and keep them connected with friends and family. The app includes a Discover feed where users can find and share popular AI prompts, with options for remixing and personalizing their experiences.

Cross-Platform Integration

In addition to the standalone app, Meta AI is integrated across multiple Meta platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses. This integration ensures users can access the AI assistant wherever they are.

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