Meta, the company behind Facebook, has introduced its advanced AI chatbot, Meta AI, to users in India. This rollout follows extensive testing with a segment of Indian users. India is Meta’s largest market, boasting a user base exceeding one billion across all its apps. This launch coincides closely with Google’s introduction of its AI chatbot Gemini to India, supporting nine Indian languages via its mobile app.
Ryan Cairns, leading Meta’s GenAI team, emphasized the rigorous testing AI underwent. He highlighted the iterative process of fine-tuning the AI, aiming to identify strong and weak areas for improvement across various domains.
Meta AI Launches in India
Meta has introduced its new artificial intelligence, Meta AI, which is now accessible to users in India. This AI feature will be integrated into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, supporting English language interactions. It arrives in India following its recent launch in countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. This move follows Google’s introduction of Gemini in India just last week.
Like other AI assistants, Meta AI is designed to assist with daily tasks such as email composition, text summarization, and translations. Although the availability of this was announced starting today, it appears to be rolling out gradually. Even Meta’s official website states, “Meta AI isn’t available yet in your country,” suggesting a phased release approach.
The chatbot has already been deployed in over a dozen countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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How to Use Meta AI?
Meta AI is now available on all Meta platforms like Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Once fully launched, users can also access the AI on its website.
The goal of Meta is to simplify tasks for users. It allows direct interaction with a versatile chatbot that can answer questions and provide real-time information using Google and Microsoft’s Bing. Users can generate text, images, summarize long texts, and perform writing tasks.
Users can integrate it into their personal and group chats on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger for advice and questions. Meta’s advanced image generation technology enhances creative possibilities, including creating animations.
Moreover, Meta AI is integrated into the search bars of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. For Facebook users, it is accessible while browsing through the main feed of the app.
Google Gemini
Before Meta expanded into the Indian market, Google introduced its AI assistant, the Gemini mobile app, on the PlayStore. This app supports multiple languages, including English and nine Indian languages: Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Google designed the Gemini app to accommodate India’s diverse linguistic needs. It enables users to perform tasks like event planning, recipe creation, and crafting social media captions. Users can interact with Gemini through typing, voice commands, or by adding images. This initiative by Google aims to enhance accessibility and usability across India’s varied linguistic landscape.
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Meta AI Launches in India FAQs
Q.1. What is Meta AI?
Ans. AI is Meta’s new chatbot available on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, designed to assist with tasks like text generation and answering queries.
Q.2. Which languages does Meta AI support in India?
Ans. Currently, AI supports English for interactions in India.
Q.3. How can I access Meta AI?
Ans. AI is gradually rolling out on Meta platforms. It can be integrated into chats and accessed through search bars on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Q.4. How does Meta AI compare to Google’s Gemini?
Ans. AI focuses on English interactions, while Gemini supports nine Indian languages along with English, offering a broader linguistic reach in India.
Q.5. When will Meta AI be fully available in India?
Ans. AI’s availability in India is rolling out gradually. Check for updates on Meta’s platforms and official announcements for full availability details.
