Meta Unveils Standalone AI App to Compete with ChatGPT

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am

Meta Platforms has rolled out a standalone AI application targeting ChatGPT’s turf. The new product supports interactive dialogue, image generation, and real-time information retrieval, all wrapped in a quirky twist of social integration. Meta is clearly betting on innovation to lure both users and developers.

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