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Meta announced that the use of its generative artificial intelligence assistant is experiencing rapid growth, with the WhatsApp messaging platform showing the fastest increase in usage.
Mark Zuckerberg Highlights Gen AI Assistant
During Meta's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the popularity of the tech company's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant. He revealed that the AI assistant is currently utilized by a billion users every month across Meta's various platforms.
Zuckerberg pointed out that Meta is in stiff competition with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI to establish itself as a top player in the field of Gen AI technology.
Google's Advancements in AI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed that Google's AI Overviews feature, introduced a year ago, now boasts over 1.5 billion users. This tool offers automatic summaries of search results, replacing the traditional format of displaying a list of website links.
Pichai also mentioned that Google's Gemini AI app has garnered more than 400 million monthly users, showcasing the increasing popularity of AI-driven applications.
Rapid Evolution of AI Products
Despite ongoing challenges related to misinformation and business model sustainability, tech companies continue to roll out new AI products at a rapid pace. The industry is still grappling with uncertainties about the societal impact of these technologies.
Meta recently introduced its standalone AI assistant app, granting users direct access to its Gen AI models for personalized interactions.
Focus on Personalized AI Experience
Mark Zuckerberg stated that Meta's primary focus is on enhancing the user experience and establishing Meta AI as the premier personal AI assistant. The company aims to deepen user engagement and tailor interactions to individual preferences.
Meta AI's usage is surging particularly on the WhatsApp platform, as highlighted by chief financial officer Susan Li.
When Meta released its quarterly earnings report in April, Zuckerberg reiterated the commitment to developing Meta AI as a leading personal AI assistant.
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