Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg | Nation ...
Meta has reported that the use of their generative artificial intelligence assistant is experiencing the fastest growth on their WhatsApp messaging platform. Meta's Chief, Mark Zuckerberg, highlighted the popularity of the tech company's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant during a recent meeting with shareholders. He revealed that the assistant is being utilized by a billion people every month across Meta's various platforms.
Zuckerberg made this announcement at Meta's annual shareholder gathering, emphasizing the company's commitment to advancing in the field of Gen AI and competing with industry giants such as Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The exact breakdown of how Meta AI is being utilized between active users and those who passively interact with it remains unclear, given that the technology is integrated into the features of Meta's suite of apps.
Google's Dominance in Gen AI
Google, a key player in the AI space, introduced AI Overviews in search results a year ago, which has since garnered over 1.5 billion users, as disclosed by Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai. This feature offers automatic summaries of search results, replacing the traditional method of displaying lists of links to relevant websites.
Additionally, Google's dedicated Gemini AI app boasts over 400 million monthly users, underscoring the company's widespread adoption of AI technologies.
Industry Competition and Innovation
Despite challenges related to misinformation and business model clarity, tech rivals are continually launching new AI products. There is a shared uncertainty regarding the societal impact of these technologies. Meta, for instance, recently introduced its standalone AI assistant app, providing users with direct access to its Gen AI models.
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO and founder, announced the launch of the new app, emphasizing its personalized AI capabilities tailored for individual users. The app aims to facilitate interactions primarily through voice conversations, enhancing the user experience with Meta AI.
Meta's CFO, Susan Li, highlighted that the usage of Meta AI is seeing significant growth on WhatsApp, indicating the platform's increasing reliance on AI technologies. Zuckerberg reiterated Meta's commitment to enhancing the personal AI experience, particularly with the goal of establishing Meta AI as a leading personal assistant in the market.
As Meta continues to expand its AI offerings and user base, the company remains focused on innovation and improving the overall AI experience for its customers.
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