Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) has lifted the curtain on its very first consumer-oriented generative AI products, Reuters reports.

At a much-anticipated event led by none other than CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the tech giant showcased its latest innovations, including a highly versatile chatbot and a significant update on the progress toward constructing an immersive metaverse.

The stage for these momentous announcements was set at the Meta Connect conference. This event marked Meta's largest gathering of the year and its first in-person conference since the pandemic's onset. 

Meta's Generative AI Products

Meta's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology accessibility for all was unmistakably clear during the event. 

The company introduced "Meta AI," a chatbot capable of producing text responses and astonishingly lifelike images. 

Zuckerberg's vision emphasizes making these cutting-edge technologies affordable and available to everyone.

The foundation of this revolutionary AI assistant is Meta's custom model, built upon the potent Llama 2 large language model released for public commercial use in July. 

Its real-time information access through a strategic partnership with Microsoft's Bing search engine sets it apart. Users can expect a seamless and information-rich interaction with Meta AI.

Meta's Platform for Custom AI Bots

Meta does not stop at offering a chatbot; they are paving the way for developers and everyday individuals to create their AI bots. 

These bots will soon have their profiles on Instagram and Facebook and will eventually become avatars within the evolving metaverse. 

It is a bold step towards democratizing the metaverse's development, allowing users to shape their own virtual experiences.

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Chatbots with a Celebrity Twist

To demonstrate the chatbot's capabilities, Meta unleashed a squad of 28 chatbots, each with its own unique personality. 

These personalities draw inspiration from celebrities like Charli D'Amelio, Snoop Dogg, and Tom Brady. For instance, soccer star Sam Kerr served as the muse for "Sally," described by Meta as a "free-spirited friend who'll tell you when to take a deep breath."

Xbox Cloud Gaming

Gaming enthusiasts have reason to cheer as Zuckerberg announced that Xbox cloud gaming will be coming to Meta's Quest headset in December. This move signals the company's commitment to enhancing the gaming experience within the metaverse.

Quest 3 vs. Apple's Vision Pro

Meta's Quest 3 headset, priced at an enticing $500, aims to provide a mixed-reality experience on par with its pricier Quest Pro sibling, released last year. 

This competitive pricing challenges Apple's high-end Vision Pro headset, which carries a hefty $3,500 price tag. Meta is clearly keen on expanding its market reach.

Horizon Worlds Expansion and Avatar Evolution

In an intriguing development, Meta has fulfilled its promise to launch mobile and web versions of its social VR platform, Horizon Worlds. 

Additionally, the once static virtual reality avatars will now exhibit subtle animations during conversations, adding an immersive touch to the interaction.

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Meta AI's Future Integrations

Looking ahead, Meta plans to integrate its AI with its social platforms, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with their favorite social media apps. 

With billions of daily users across its messaging platforms, Meta's AI has the potential to become the go-to assistant for a vast audience, giving competitors like ChatGPT a run for their money.

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