Meta Launches AI App That Rivals ChatGPT — With Familiar, ‘More Personal,’ Twist

Meta is launching a standalone AI app powered by Llama 4, blending voice tech with social personalization from Facebook and Instagram for a smarter assistant.

Meta is stepping up its AI game with the launch of a new standalone app called Meta AI. The app is available now on Android and iOS, though only in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand while it’s in the early testing phase.

Meta’s social-first AI app

The app, powered by Meta’s newest Llama 4 model, officially debuted this week during the company’s LlamaCon developer event, and it’s already sparking conversations. Meta AI plays into the company’s biggest strength: social networking. Meta’s app features a “Discover” feed that showcases how people are using AI and allows users to interact with others’ posts by liking, commenting, or “remixing” them.

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