Meta is deploying new AI-powered tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger to stop scammers before they strike. WhatsApp now flags suspicious device-linking attempts, Facebook is testing warnings for fishy friend requests, and Messenger is expanding fraud reviews for chats like bogus job offers. Meta is also using AI to catch celebrity-bait and fake brand pages.
Meta just announced major upgrades to Messenger Calling, rolling out AI-generated backgrounds powered by Meta AI alongside HD video and voice isolation. Users can also leave audio or video messages when friends miss a call, turning the chat app into a much more capable communication hub.
Meta just launched dedicated Facebook and Instagram profiles for 28 unique AI characters, using famous public figures to give them recognizable faces. U.S. beta users can follow these accounts and chat with them directly through Messenger or Instagram DMs, with all AI-made images clearly watermarked.
Meta just gave employees an internal look at a suite of upcoming generative AI features, including customizable chatbots for WhatsApp and Messenger, prompt-based photo editing on Instagram, and an internal assistant dubbed Metamate. Mark Zuckerberg said the tech will eventually touch every single product.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg just announced that generative AI will touch every single one of the company's products. Meta is testing chat agents for WhatsApp and Messenger alongside visual creation tools for Instagram, with plans to roll out features in the coming months. The goal is to bring helpful AI assistants to regular users and businesses at scale.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg just announced a new top-level product group dedicated to generative AI. The team plans to build creative tools first, followed by long-term "AI personas" for WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram to assist users. Zuckerberg noted there is still plenty of foundational work to do before shipping fully fledged features.
