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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for the social media giant to introduce a new stand-alone artificial intelligence app, potentially becoming the most widely used AI chatbot by the end of this year. The company aims to expand its range of offerings to include an artificial intelligence app alongside its existing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, according to a report by CNBC.
Competing in the AI Space
Meta is facing stiff competition from tech rivals like Amazon, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft in the development of AI technologies. Since launching its own AI chatbot in 2023, Meta has been gradually integrating AI capabilities into its various platforms. The introduction of a dedicated AI app aligns with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of establishing the most widely used AI assistant globally.
CNBC reports that Meta is planning to launch the stand-alone AI app by the middle of this year, marking a significant step in the company's AI strategy. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also commented on the news, hinting at the possibility of his company developing a social app in response to Meta's AI initiatives.
Monetizing AI
In addition to the stand-alone AI app, Meta is exploring the introduction of a paid subscription tier for its AI platform. This monetization strategy mirrors the approach taken by OpenAI with its ChatGPT offering. Despite declining to provide a comment on the report, Meta's recent financial performance has shown promising growth, with plans to further expand its AI infrastructure in the coming year.
Future Outlook
During an earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about the impact of Meta's AI initiatives, stating his expectations for reaching over 1 billion users with a highly intelligent and personalized AI assistant. The emergence of new AI models, such as the more cost-effective solution from Chinese startup DeepSeek, has prompted Meta to evaluate and potentially integrate these innovations into its own AI models, including the Llama AI.
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