Meta launches standalone AI assistant

Meta launched a standalone version of their artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Tuesday, touting its more “personal” and “relevant” computer generated responses.

The company’s new application uses its Llama 4 coding model to collect information from across Meta’s platforms, including accounts connected to Facebook and Instagram, according to a release. 

Personalized responses, for individuals who download the app in the U.S. or Canada, will be presented based on content users have previously liked or engaged with on the platforms.

The app will also include a discover feed typically used across Meta’s social platforms.

The company said the feature will serve as a place to “share and explore how others are using AI.”

Meta’s new AI app will also merge with the Meta View companion app for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and, in some countries, users will be able to switch from interacting with Meta AI on their glasses to the app.

The move comes months after Meta loosened hate speech rules and announced it would forego fact checking standards.