Meta unveils AI assistant, Facebook-streaming glasses • FRANCE 24 English
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Introduction
Meta has recently taken a significant step in the ongoing AI race, previously dominated by ChatGPT, showcasing its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into daily life. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, emphasized that despite the company's recent cost-cutting measures, they are still prioritizing advancements in AI technology.
Zuckerberg posed an intriguing question for the industry's future: how can we unify our physical experiences with the vibrant digital world to create something more coherent and superior to current offerings? Part of Meta's strategy includes the launch of a new chatbot available in the U.S. across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. This chatbot utilizes Microsoft Bing to generate answers, while its responses are powered by Llama 2, a language model that Meta made open-source earlier this year.
One example of this technology in action is Max, the chatbot designed to assist with dinner planning. Whether you’re trying to sneak broccoli into your child's meal or need to balance an over-salted dish, Max is there to help. Although the intelligence behind these chatbots is artificial, Meta aims to create personalities that feel real. Users will have the opportunity to interact with 28 different chatbots, some of which are represented by celebrities who have permitted the use of their voices and likenesses.
The overarching goal is to have AI characters eventually appear in the metaverse as avatars, enriching the user experience even further. However, Zuckerberg noted that these products will be rolled out gradually to address privacy and safety concerns before widespread deployment.
Keywords
- Meta
- AI assistant
- Chatbot
- Microsoft Bing
- Llama 2
- Dinner planning
- Personalities
- Celebrities
- Metaverse
- Avatars
- Privacy concerns
FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of Meta's new chatbot?
A: The chatbot is designed to assist users on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, providing answers to questions and helping with tasks like dinner planning.
Q: What technology powers Meta's chatbot?
A: The chatbot utilizes Microsoft Bing for searching and Llama 2, a language model that Meta made open-source earlier this year, to generate responses.
Q: How many chatbots will users be able to interact with?
A: Users will have the ability to interact with 28 chatbots, with some being represented by celebrities.
Q: Will AI characters appear in the metaverse?
A: Yes, the goal is for AI characters to eventually appear in the metaverse as avatars.
Q: Why is Meta rolling out these products slowly?
A: Meta is implementing a gradual rollout to address any privacy and safety concerns that may arise.
