Meta Introduces Advanced AI Assistant Llama-3 To Indian Users
Meta has launched its advanced artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, across its major platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, catering specifically to users in India. This rollout marks a significant expansion of Meta's AI capabilities, leveraging the power of Llama-3 technology to enhance user experience across various digital interactions, according to Mashable.
Expanding Reach
Initially unveiled at the Connect conference in September 2023, Meta AI was first introduced in select countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Following successful testing phases, the AI assistant was piloted with select users in India starting in April, albeit its full-scale deployment was delayed, possibly due to local factors such as the Lok Sabha elections.
Similar to other AI chatbots in the market such as Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, Meta AI offers a wide range of functionalities designed to assist users in everyday tasks. These include drafting emails, creating CVs, managing schedules, and enhancing content creation capabilities across Meta's suite of applications, reported Mashable.
Interactive Conversations
One of the standout features of Meta AI is its ability to generate and animate images based on prompts during chats, fostering interactive and engaging conversations among users. However, concerns remain about potential biases in the generated content over time. Moreover, Meta's AI assistant integrates seamlessly with various Meta apps, enabling real-time search functionalities powered by Bing and Google.
According to Mashable, users can leverage the assistant to gather information directly from their Facebook feeds or participate in interactive queries. While Meta AI is fully operational across WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram in India, the standalone Meta AI website (Meta.AI) is currently not accessible to users in the subcontinent, limiting its broader web-based functionalities.
(ANI)
Enhancing Research and Collaboration
The RNAi Laboratory and Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory of the Department of Life Science at the NIT Rourkela is organizing a five-day interdisciplinary workshop titled “Molecular and Genomic Techniques in Cellular Studies (MAGTICS-2024)” from September 2-6, 2024. Sponsored by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Government of India, along with several leading biological companies, this 6-day workshop has brought together prominent scientists, industry professionals, and medical experts to provide lectures and hands-on exposure to participants on modern-day molecular research and their implications in human health.
On 2nd September, 2024, the workshop commenced with the inaugural ceremony at the Life Science Department’s seminar hall. The workshop aims to further the understanding of human diseases and disorders by providing participants with comprehensive exposure to modern molecular research methodologies.
Keynote Speeches
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Chief Guest Prof. Bisnu Prasad Dash, Prof. Rohan Dhiman, Prof. Bismita Nayak, and workshop conveners.
Director Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao emphasized the significance of biology & life sciences in improving human lives. He stated, "Promoting more research in life sciences or biology and integrating modern-age technologies with it, is therefore essential."
Prof. Bisnu Prasad Dash, the Chief Guest, remarked, "These technologies have improved our ability to explore cellular processes with unprecedented detail, opening new avenues for research and innovation in biology."
Prof. Rohan Dhiman highlighted the department’s state-of-the-art facilities and the opportunity this workshop provides for participants to gain maximum learning.
Dr. Bismita Nayak provided an overview of the department’s research activities, emphasizing the hands-on practical experience provided to students through an immersive teaching and learning process.
The MAGTICS-2024 inaugural event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. M. Srinivasan, marking the start of a successful event dedicated to advancing molecular and genomic research in cellular studies.
(Source: IANS)
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