Link: Source: most daily users of Meta AI use it via WhatsApp, followed by Facebook, and few via Instagram; the vast majority of Meta AI's users are outside of the US (Kalley Huang/The Information)

Meta Platforms, a year into its AI launch, mainly sees usage on WhatsApp and Facebook. Unlike its rival, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is popular for coding, Meta AI is often used for research and creative tasks.

In terms of global reach, most of Meta AI's user base resides outside the U.S., which impacts the revenue potential from advertising. The AI is operational in multiple languages across several countries, enhancing its accessibility.

Meta's future plans include transforming the Meta View app into a dedicated Meta AI app. This shift aims to raise awareness and showcase Meta's innovation in AI amidst heavy investments.

Zuckerberg envisions Meta AI surpassing ChatGPT in user numbers by year's end. While it boasts 185 million weekly users, it still faces challenges, especially absent in the EU due to strict data privacy regulations.

New features are slated for introduction at the upcoming Connect conference, aiming to make Meta AI more versatile, including speech activation and image recognition. These features intend to align it with the functionalities available on its smart glasses.

The company’s Llama 3 model, which powers the AI, continues to evolve but still trails behind other leading AI models in certain capabilities. Meta's commitment to enhancing Llama's performance is evident as they chase industry leaders in AI functionality. #

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