The Meta AI assistant, initially introduced last September, is now seamlessly woven into the search functions of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

1. Meta Introduces Integrated AI
Assistant Across Its Platforms
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Expansion of Meta’s AI Assistant
In a bid to assert dominance in the AI chatbot arena, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is
ramping up efforts to integrate its Meta AI assistant across its array of platforms. The Meta
AI assistant, initially introduced last September, is now seamlessly woven into the search
functions of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Moreover, it will soon make
its debut directly within the main Facebook feed, marking a significant expansion of its
accessibility. Users can still engage with the assistant through messaging inboxes within

2. Meta’s suite of apps, and now, for the first time, it can be accessed via a dedicated website
at Meta.ai.
Llama 3: Meta’s Response to ChatGPT
Meta’s ambitions to position its AI assistant as a formidable competitor to ChatGPT are
underscored by the launch of Llama 3, the latest iteration of its foundational open-source
model. Promising superior performance across various benchmarks and tasks, including
coding, Llama 3 represents a crucial advancement in Meta’s AI capabilities. The release
includes two smaller Llama 3 models, integrated into the Meta AI assistant and made
available to external developers, with plans for a larger, multimodal version in the pipeline.
Meta AI’s Enhanced Capabilities
Meta’s relentless pursuit of AI superiority is evident in its AI assistant’s upgraded features.
Notably, the assistant now incorporates real-time search results from both Bing and Google,
dynamically selecting the search engine deemed most suitable for each query. Additionally,
image generation capabilities have been enhanced to produce animations and
high-resolution images on demand. A user-friendly panel of prompt suggestions aims to
elucidate the assistant’s capabilities, further enhancing its usability.
Global Expansion and Market Strategy
While previously limited to the United States, Meta AI assistant is now being rolled out in
English to several countries, including Australia, Canada, Nigeria, and Singapore, among
others. Despite not yet achieving CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of a truly global AI assistant,
this expansion represents a significant step towards reaching Meta’s vast user base of over
3 billion daily users worldwide.
Meta’s Strategic Approach

3. Meta’s strategy with Meta AI mirrors its past successes by integrating popular features
pioneered by other platforms, such as Stories and Reels. By rapidly expanding its AI
assistant’s reach and investing in foundational models like Llama 3, Meta aims to solidify its
position as a leader in the AI chatbot space. While some may view this approach as
derivative, Zuckerberg sees it as a demonstration of Meta’s ability to adapt quickly to
emerging trends and leverage its extensive user base to drive widespread adoption of its
products. With Meta AI poised to become a “major product,” according to Zuckerberg,
Meta’s aggressive investment in AI technology is poised to reshape the landscape of virtual
assistants.
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