Meta AI has received a substantial update, significantly enhancing its capabilities and expanding its reach. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, which is integrated into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, is now accessible in 22 countries, including new regions such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Cameroon. Additionally, Meta AI now supports several new languages, including French, German, Hindi (in both Devanagari and Romanized scripts), Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, with plans to add even more languages in the future.

Enhanced Image Generation and Editing

Meta AI’s image generation feature has seen major upgrades. One exciting new capability is “Imagine Me,” where users can upload their photos and prompt the chatbot to generate imaginative images based on those photos. Examples include prompts like “Imagine me on a beach vacation” or “Imagine me as royalty.” This feature is currently in beta and available only in the US.

Another significant update allows for inline edits of Meta AI-generated images. Users can modify generated images by adding text prompts to change various elements. For instance, a user could generate an image of a boy eating ice cream and then change it to a boy eating cake. Other detailed edits, such as altering shirt colors, hairstyles, and backgrounds, are also possible. Meta plans to introduce an “Edit with AI” button next month, providing users with even more fine-tuning options.

Sharing AI-generated images across Meta’s platforms has also become more seamless. Integration of Meta AI into the feed, stories, and comments sections of Instagram and Facebook, along with messages on all three apps, is rolling out this week in all regions where Meta AI is available in English.

Introduction of Meta Llama 3.1 405B

In a significant development, Meta has released its largest open-source AI model to date, Meta Llama 3.1 405B. This powerful AI model will be accessible to users on WhatsApp and meta.ai. It boasts improved reasoning capabilities, allowing it to answer complex questions, assist with mathematics homework, and write code more efficiently with debugging support and optimization suggestions.

Future Prospects

These updates mark a significant leap forward for Meta AI, both in terms of its functional capabilities and its global reach. As the AI continues to evolve and expand, users can look forward to even more innovative features and improved interaction across Meta’s suite of social media platforms. With the addition of new languages and advanced image editing capabilities, Meta AI is set to become an even more integral part of the user experience on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

Meta’s commitment to enhancing its AI technology is evident in these updates, promising a future where AI-driven interactions are more intuitive, creative, and widespread. As Meta AI continues to grow and adapt, it will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital communication and content creation.