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In brief The Meta AI app is now available on iOS, Android, and desktop, powered by the open-source Llama 4 model. Users can generate images, switch between celebrity voices, and connect the app to Meta smart glasses. The Discovery tab lets users view, share, and engage with AI-generated content from other users. Meta launched a standalone app for its Meta AI assistant on Tuesday, marking a significant step in bringing its generative AI tools, powered by the open-source Llama AI models, to users beyond Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The new Meta AI app arrives nearly two years after the company began its major AI integration push in December 2023, embedding generative AI into its social media and communications platforms. Meta is playing catch-up to OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk’s xAI, and others who have already launched standalone apps for their AI models. Despite having 7.5 billion monthly active users across its social media platforms, Meta faces a significant challenge if it wants to match its rivals. ChatGPT alone had 600 million monthly active users across iOS, Android, and Desktop applications. I spent some time with the new Meta AI app, available on iOS, Android, and the web. It offers a handful of good features, like high-definition image and video generation, customizable AI voices, and a Discovery tab to see how others are using it. There’s also integration with Meta’s smart glasses. However, even with these highlights, the app still has some rough spots that need improvement. First look For this review, I used the iOS version of the Meta AI app. It requires users to sign in with a Facebook or Instagram account, or with an email address tied to other Meta accounts. Once logged in, the landing page offers tutorials on using AI, exploring features, and launching simple projects.…

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