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Meta AI starts rolling out to users in India across WhatsApp and Instagram
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1y ago
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Meta AI assistant is now available to users in India via platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, as well as through a separate website. Previously available in countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, the AI chatbot can handle basic tasks such as writing emails, summarizing texts, and translating languages. It also offers real-time search results from Microsoft and Google. One unique feature of Meta AI is that users can access its AI capabilities without needing to use a separate app. However, the rollout in India appears to be phased as it was not immediately available to all users.
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Now, Meta Brings In AI Assistant To India
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Meta has announced that users of WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram can utilize the Meta AI assistant for enhanced search capabilities and assistance. Powered by the Meta Llama 3 language model, the AI chatbot was previously piloted in India across the three platforms. The integration of GenAI technology aims to provide users with improved information-seeking abilities and other features.
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WhatsApp to allow sharing status updates on Instagram.
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1y ago
Medial
Meta-owned platforms Instagram and WhatsApp are expected to become even more integrated, as WhatsApp plans to enable users to share their status updates directly as Stories on Instagram. This move follows WhatsApp's existing feature allowing users to share status updates on Facebook. The integration is believed to enhance the sharing process across platforms, although the lack of photo and video editing features on WhatsApp may leave Instagram users feeling that something is missing. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced an AI chat feature that enables swift access to AI-powered chats.
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WhatsApp Beta unveils access button for AI chatbot feature to select users
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1y ago
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature with an AI chatbot accessible through a specialized button in its latest beta version. The AI chatbot, powered by Meta AI, was announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg earlier this year. The button, located above the new chat icon, allows users to quickly launch the chatbot, enhancing convenience. The feature is still in the experimental phase and may not be available globally at this time. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced a privacy feature that conceals IP addresses during individual calls.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta starts testing AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Instagram in India
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Meta is testing its AI chatbot, Meta AI, on popular social media platforms in India, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta AI can generate text and images, summarize texts, and assist with tasks like proofreading and translation. Integrated within the apps, the chatbot appears as an icon and allows users to interact with it like chatting with a friend. Powered by the proprietary language model Llama 2, Meta AI delivers real-time information and photorealistic images. Meta has also introduced 28 more AI tools with unique personas. The company aims to expand the AI features across all its platforms.
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Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Meta reported a $16.6 billion profit in Q1 on $42.3 billion revenue, surpassing expectations despite heavy investments in AI and cloud computing. User engagement remains strong across its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta introduced a standalone AI assistant app and continues leveraging AI across its services. Regulatory challenges persist as Meta combats antitrust cases. The company is focused on AI infrastructure investments and adapting to emerging competition, maintaining robust ad revenues.
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Meta is testing an AI-powered search bar in Instagram
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Meta is expanding the availability of its generative AI-powered products. In addition to testing its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp in countries like India, the company is also experimenting with incorporating Meta AI into the Instagram search bar. This allows users to engage in conversations with the AI and discover new content. Meta confirmed the experiment but did not specify if generative AI technology is being used in the search feature. The move reflects Meta's aim to enhance Instagram's search capabilities and improve discoverability, potentially rivaling platforms like TikTok.
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Meta’s new opt-out setting limits visibility of politics on Instagram and Threads
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Meta has added an opt-out setting to Instagram and Threads, allowing users to limit recommendations of political content. The "Limit political content from people you don't follow" setting is enabled by default and applies to both apps. The change, aimed at giving users more control, doesn't limit the reach of political content from accounts users choose to follow. The setting began rolling out last week but hasn't been widely notified to users. Meta's decision is based on the belief that most users don't want politics in their feeds due to the associated negative aspects.
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WhatsApp is down worldwide and stuck on connecting
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp experienced a global outage, impacting its 2 billion users. Users faced connection issues, with the service stuck on "connecting." Messages were not delivered until the service was restored. The outage also affected Meta's business APIs for WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. While the issues seemed to be resolved by 4 PM ET, Meta has not provided an official response. Additionally, some users reported problems with Facebook and Instagram, but access appears to have been restored. This outage follows a recent Meta outage that affected Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads.
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Facebook, Instagram, and Threads are all down
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads experienced a two-hour outage, causing users to be logged out of their accounts and unable to access their feeds. Meta, the parent company, acknowledged the issue and stated that they were actively working to resolve it. The outage did not affect WhatsApp. This incident is reminiscent of a similar outage in 2021 that affected the same Meta-owned platforms.
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WhatsApp rolls out a new Events feature for group chats
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is introducing a new Event feature that allows users to organize meetings and gatherings within group chats. The feature was initially limited to Community Group chats but is now available in regular group chats as well. Users can create events by providing details such as name, description, date, location, and call information. Group members can accept or reject invitations, and creators can update event details. The feature ensures privacy, with only group participants having access to event information. WhatsApp may also add functionalities like event reminders and cover photos in the future. Additionally, Meta AI assistant is now available to users in India through WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.
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