Meta Platforms (META), the company behind Facebook, is launching a new standalone app for its AI assistant, a move similar to that made by Google and OpenAI. The standalone app comes as Meta looks to boost the AI assistant’s usage. The Meta View app is now the Meta AI app on iOS and Android, alongside Meta siblings Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
The new app will integrate with Meta’s AI glasses and merge with the existing companion app, the company said in a statement. It will also provide more personalized responses based on context and other user-specific elements related to the user’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. “The existing photos and videos you’ve captured with your glasses, device settings, and features you’re familiar with from Meta View are still available in the new app,” Meta said in a blog post. “We’re also automatically migrating your existing media and device settings from Meta View to the Meta AI app, so you won’t miss a beat.”
The Meta AI app also uses Llama 4 to help you solve problems, move throughout your day more easily, and better understand the world around you. Furthermore, it features the ability to search across the web, which can help you get recommendations, deep dive into a topic, and stay connected with your friends and family.
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Entering the year, there was a lot of excitement regarding what the Mark Zuckerberg-led META could accomplish this year. Yet, present macroeconomic struggles and geopolitical uncertainty have weighed heavily on the market. That could benefit investors, as there may be no better entry point for the tech giant. Further, this latest announcement proves that Apple’s AI initiative is working and continuing.
Meta stock currently has a median price target of $725, up over 40% from its current position. Moreover, its high-end projection sits at $900, showcasing its 81% upside potential. Alternatively, it has only 9% downside risk, according to CNN, with a low-end projection sitting at $440.
