Meta Launches AI Assistant in the UK on Facebook and Instagram
News & Politics
Introduction
Meta has launched its AI assistant in the UK on both Facebook and Instagram, following earlier releases in the US, Australia, and Brazil, as reported by The Guardian on Wednesday. Users can easily access the chatbot by tapping an icon within the app or by purchasing the new £299 Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which include a voice assistant feature.
The launch of the AI assistant faced delays due to various regulatory issues, and currently, Meta's AI services are not available in the EU. This assistant is powered by the advanced Llama 3.2 AI model, capable of generating text and images. It also responds to voice commands, although the celebrity voice feature is unfortunately not yet available in the UK.
Meta aims to assist users in brainstorming content and sharing ideas with their social networks. However, concerns regarding privacy have emerged, as users must complete an objection form in the app settings to prevent their posts from being used to train Meta's AI. Despite this, it is important to note that interactions with the AI cannot be avoided for training purposes.
In addition to the AI assistant, Meta announced a new AI model called MovieGen, which is capable of creating realistic video and audio clips; however, this feature is not yet publicly available.
Keywords
- Meta
- AI Assistant
- UK
- Llama 3.2
- Ray-Ban
- Content Creation
- Privacy Concerns
- MovieGen
FAQ
Q: When was the AI assistant launched in the UK?
A: The AI assistant was launched in the UK on Facebook and Instagram on a Wednesday, following previous releases in other countries.
Q: How can users access the AI assistant?
A: Users can access the AI assistant by tapping an icon in the app or by purchasing the £299 Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which feature the voice assistant.
Q: What AI model powers the assistant?
A: The assistant is powered by the Llama 3.2 AI model, which can generate text and images.
Q: Are there any privacy concerns related to the AI assistant?
A: Yes, users must fill out an objection form in the app settings to prevent their posts from being used for training the AI, but interactions with the AI cannot be blocked from training the model.
Q: Is the celebrity voice feature available in the UK?
A: No, the celebrity voice feature for the AI assistant is not available in the UK at this time.
Q: What is the new AI model MovieGen capable of?
A: MovieGen is announced to create realistic video and audio clips, although it is not yet available for public use.