Goal continues his commitment Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the release of new features. Specifically, Meta was started as described in detail Introduce, a new free, app-agnostic web tool that allows users to generate AI-powered images from natural language descriptions; a novelty that comes with the arrival of yours Meta AI assistant for WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. «We continue to develop Meta’s AI, adding new features to the messaging experience while leveraging it behind the scenes to enable smart features as well.«, states the company.
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company introduced Meta AI last September. Likewise, it announced its new model called Expressive Media Universe (EMU) which is possible thanks to its integration with Meta AI Generate images and stickers directly from messaging applications. In this sense, one of the tools that Meta includes is AI Introducewith which the user can generate completely new images through text descriptions and use them directly in a conversation «about progress«.
Now the company has filed a lawsuit new version outside of chats -already available in the US- and does not require a Facebook or Instagram account. This standalone experience for creative users lets you create images based on the EMU model. Access can be found at Imagine.meta.com to get started.
Role compatibility
Another novelty is this Reels support in meta AI chat. This can be useful if you want to see visual examples of things that match your query. For example, if you’re planning a trip with friends in a group chat, you could ask Meta AI to recommend the best places to visit and share Reels of those top sights and attractions, the company explains. Meta has already implemented these features, but notes that many other AI tools are still being tested: “More than 20 new generative AI experiences are being tested across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, including those focused on search, social discovery, ads, business messaging and more«.
According to the company, to interact with the assistant, users simply need to start a new message and select the “Create AI Chat” option on any meta-messaging platform. Users can also use the assistant in group chats Just type “@MetaAI”., followed by the message with the information needed to perform the desired action. However, when used on devices such as the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, all it takes is for the user to say “Hello Meta” out loud.
Modify images that have already been created
To further implement features related to AI-generated images, Meta has also implemented the following: new feature in Messenger and Instagram that calls it rethink, which allows you to modify previously created images by entering a short description. Meta continues to pursue the idea of creating a “more connected and personal” assistant and has hinted that it is also working on new features Facebook “Helping people in their everyday experiences” in terms of expression and discovery on the platform.
Now with the help of Meta AI, the company is testing ways to use AI to help users generate content on Facebook such as with ideas for designing a birthday greeting, options for Edit posts in the feed fromWays to Write an Intelligent Introduction for Facebook dating profile. Currently, the ability to chat with Meta AI via WhatsApp, Messenger, or Instagram is only available to users in the United States.
AI is also used to make important conversations visible in Facebook groups, suggest topics for group chats, and help people learn more about products on the marketplace or find related or alternative items. For creators, Meta AI is used to suggest replies in direct messages based on the tone and content of the conversation.
Invisible watermarks
As part of its image generation capabilities, the company has communicated its intention to ensure transparency in the generation of content using AI by reporting images created with this type of tools in order to reduce the likelihood that users will share them with Confusing human-created content. As part of this, Meta has announced that they will be adding more in the coming weeks invisible watermarks about the experience of the Imagine tool with the aim of “increase transparency and traceability«.
«Watermarks are resistant to common image manipulations such as cropping, resizing, color changing (brightness, contrast), screenshots, image compression, noise, sticker overlays and more«, explains Meta in the publication, ensuring that «Our goal is to add invisible watermarks with AI-generated images to many of our products in the future«.
AI characters are now available for US users
The company also announced this Its 28 AI characters are already in use in the USA. so people can chat with them via WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. Additionally, the company says its AI characters will power Bing-powered search and, in several, experiment with “long-term memory,” meaning the characters will learn your conversation and remember it when it’s over.
Specifically, this feature will be for Billie (based on Kendell Jenner), Carter (a dating coach), Scarlett (the “best friend of a hype woman”), Zach (based on MrBeast), Victor (based on Dwyane Wade) and Sally (based on Sam Kerr) and Leo (a professional trainer).