Meta introduces Llama 3, an advanced AI assistant for Indian users

Meta has launched its advanced artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, on its leading platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, exclusively for users in India.

According to Mashable, this rollout is a significant expansion of Meta’s AI capabilities, leveraging the power of Llama-3 technology to enhance user experience across a variety of digital interactions.

Initially unveiled at the Connect Conference in September 2023, Meta AI was first introduced in select countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Following successful testing phases, the AI ​​assistant began testing with select users in India in April, however, its full-scale deployment was delayed, possibly due to local factors, such as the Lok Sabha elections.

Similar to other AI chatbots available in the market such as Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta AI also offers a wide range of functionalities designed to assist users with everyday tasks.

These include drafting emails, creating resumes, managing schedules, and expanding content creation capabilities across Meta’s suite of applications, Mashable reports.

A key feature of Meta AI is its ability to generate and animate images based on prompts during chat, thereby promoting interactive and engaging conversations between users.

However, concerns remain about potential biases in the content generated over time.

Additionally, Meta’s AI assistant seamlessly integrates 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 feed or participate in interactive questions.

While Meta AI is fully operational on 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 extensive web-based functionalities.