After testing with a small group of users in India, Meta has launched its AI chatbot, Meta AI, for everyone in the country. This comes shortly after Google launched its Gemini AI chatbot in India, highlighting the growing competition in the AI market.
Meta’s AI Launch in India
India is Meta’s biggest market, with over a billion users across its apps. Launching Meta AI in India is a strategic move to tap into this large user base.
Ryan Cairns, the head of engineering for Meta’s Generative AI team, explained that the team worked hard to prepare Meta AI for this launch. They tested it thoroughly and made many adjustments to ensure it meets user needs and keeps getting better.
How to Access Meta AI
Meta AI is now available in English on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. You can also use it on the Meta.ai website. The AI chatbot is available in more than 12 countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new AI model is “the smartest AI assistant you can use for free.” This assistant can answer questions, give real-time information, create text and images, summarize long texts, and help with writing tasks.
Accessing Meta AI on Different Platforms
WhatsApp:
- To use Meta AI in personal or group chats, type “@MetaAI” and then your question or request. For example, “@MetaAI help me meditate.“
- You can also find Meta AI by searching for “Meta AI” in the WhatsApp search bar.
Facebook:
- You can use Meta AI from the search bar or by interacting with it as you scroll through your feed.
- Ask Meta AI for more details about posts, like information about a photo or content recommendations.
Instagram:
- Use Meta AI to get recommendations for Reels or other content based on what you search for.
- To start a chat with Meta AI, find the blue hollow circle in the top right corner of the app.
Messenger:
- Just like on WhatsApp, you can type “@MetaAI” in chats to get help.
- Use the search bar to find Meta AI and start chatting with it.
Meta.ai Website:
- You can visit the Meta.ai website to talk with the AI and see what else it can do besides using it in apps.
Features of Meta AI
Meta AI, powered by the advanced Llama 3 large language model (LLM), offers a range of functionalities:
- Real-Time Information: Meta AI answers questions and gives updates using information from Google and Microsoft’s Bing.
- Text and Image Generation: You can create text and images by giving specific instructions. To make an image, type “/imagine” followed by your idea. Images will have a watermark saying, “With AI Imagined.”
- Summarization and Writing: Meta AI can shorten long texts and help with writing tasks like writing essays or planning events.
- Search Assistance: Meta AI is built into the search bars of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It helps you find what you’re looking for and gives detailed information.
Unique Use Cases and Restrictions
Meta AI offers several practical applications:
- Planning trips, discovering restaurants, and creating posts for social media.
- Offering detailed info and ideas based on what users ask and look for.
- Adjusting images and improving them based on what users suggest and say
However, Meta AI cannot create pictures of well-known people like Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, or Narendra Modi.
Conclusion
With the introduction of Meta AI, Indian users now have access to a powerful AI assistant that can seamlessly integrate into their daily digital activities across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. As AI continues to evolve, Meta’s entry into the Indian market marks a significant step towards making advanced AI tools accessible to a broader audience.
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