### Meta AI Achieves 400 Million Monthly Users: New Features Revealed at Meta Connect
During the latest **Meta Connect** conference, Meta announced an impressive milestone: its AI model is now utilized by over **400 million users** each month. This achievement underscores the increasing impact of AI on routine digital engagements, especially across Meta’s various platforms, including **WhatsApp**, **Facebook**, **Messenger**, and **Instagram**. In conjunction with this revelation, Meta rolled out a range of novel features intended to elevate user experience through AI-enhanced capabilities.
#### Key Takeaways:
– **Meta AI** has been integrated into WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, enabling users to interact with the AI through recognizable celebrity voices.
– Users can share images with Meta AI, which can identify items within the pictures, edit them, or offer pertinent information.
– The translation tool of Meta AI has received an update to automatically translate audio in Reels, enhancing global content accessibility.
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### Meta AI: A Fresh Approach to Communication
Meta AI is now more engaging than ever. Users within Meta’s platforms can converse with the AI, which replies in **celebrity voices**, including **Awkwafina**, **Dame Judi Dench**, **John Cena**, **Keegan Michael Key**, and **Kristen Bell**. This feature is initially launching in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, adding an enjoyable and individualized element to AI conversations.
Meta AI can be accessed via **Messenger**, **Facebook**, **WhatsApp**, and **Instagram DM**, where users can pose questions, request humor, or simply engage in friendly dialogue. The AI also responds to voice prompts, making interactions feel more intuitive and fluid.
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### AI-Enhanced Photo Recognition and Editing
A standout feature unveiled at Meta Connect is the ability for users to share images with Meta AI. The AI is now capable of **recognizing objects** in the photographs and delivering information about them. For example, users can present a photo of a flower or dog and ask Meta AI to identify the type or breed. Additionally, users can take a snapshot of a meal and request a recipe.
But that’s not all. Meta AI also gives users the ability to **edit their images**. Whether wishing to eliminate the background, alter their attire, or introduce new components to the image, Meta AI can facilitate these changes. This function is especially beneficial for Instagram users, who can now design appealing, AI-generated backdrops for their Stories simply by providing a prompt.
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### AI-Driven Translation for Reels
Meta has also upgraded its AI translation functionalities. The newly developed **Meta AI translation tool** can now **automatically translate audio** in Reels. This feature significantly benefits content creators and viewers alike, as it enables creators to reach a wider audience without the need for captions. The AI can even mimic the speaker’s voice in another language and synchronize their lips to the translation, providing a more immersive experience.
Currently, the translation tool is being trialed on **Instagram** and **Facebook** for creators in Latin America, with video content translated into **English** and **Spanish** for U.S. viewers. Meta plans to extend this capability to additional regions shortly.
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### AI-Generated Content and Personalization
Meta is also testing **AI-generated content** for Facebook and Instagram feeds. Users might soon encounter images crafted by Meta AI that are customized to their preferences or trending topics. These images can be further modified by selecting suggested prompts, enabling users to steer the content in fresh directions or generate wholly new material instantaneously.
On Facebook, users can now produce **AI-enhanced superhero images** to share as Stories or use as profile pictures. These visuals can be shared with friends, allowing reactions or even imitations. Additionally, Meta AI can propose captions for Stories, simplifying the process of creating captivating content.
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### Business AI: Boosting Customer Interaction
Meta is broadening its AI solutions for businesses. With **click-to-message ads** on platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger, companies can now implement **AI-enabled customer service** systems. These business-oriented AIs can manage tasks such as answering inquiries, offering assistance, and even completing purchases. The aim is to aid businesses in engaging customers more effectively and ultimately drive sales.
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### Llama 3.2 and Vision Models
Meta’s strides in AI technology are supported by the latest **Llama 3.2** models, which feature **vision models** capable of processing both images and text. These models are engineered to operate efficiently across multiple platforms, including mobile devices powered by **Qualcomm** and **MediaTek** chipsets. Furthermore, Meta is collaborating with companies like **AWS**, **Databricks**, and **Dell** to develop Llama Stack Distributions for enterprise clients, simplifying the process for developers working with Llama models in
