AI news, product launches and company developments.
OpenAI & AnthropicMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Incognito Chat, a new AI chat feature with end-to-end encryption. This feature ensures no conversation logs are stored on servers or visible to Meta. It offers a higher privacy level than other AI chatbots by preventing anyone, including Meta, from reading user conversations.
WhatsApp has introduced an incognito mode for its Meta AI chats. In this mode, conversations are not saved and messages disappear after the chat is closed. This feature enhances user privacy during AI interactions on WhatsApp.
Meta is testing a new AI account on Threads that users can tag for answers or context in conversations. Unlike other accounts, this Meta AI account cannot be blocked by users, causing some dissatisfaction. This move highlights Meta's ongoing investment in AI to compete with companies like OpenAI and Google.
Threads is testing a new AI integration from Meta that functions like Grok. This feature provides real-time context on trends and breaking news within conversations. It also offers personalized recommendations to users during chats.
Meta is deploying AI technology that analyzes height and bone structure to determine if users are underage. This system is currently active in select countries with plans for wider implementation. The technology aims to enhance age verification on Meta's platforms to protect younger users.
Meta has acquired the robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its humanoid AI capabilities. This acquisition aims to improve Meta's AI models specifically for robotics applications. The move signals Meta's commitment to advancing humanoid AI technology.
Meta has acquired the humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence. This move aims to enhance Meta's AI capabilities in building humanoid robots. The acquisition supports Meta's broader ambitions in advanced robotics and AI integration.
Meta's AI company Manus is promoting ads that suggest making quick money by building websites for local businesses using AI. The campaign involved paying content creators to promote Manus's AI tools on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Some promotional content was removed after scrutiny revealed undisclosed ties to Manus.
Meta's business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations weekly. Over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of Meta's generative AI tools. This shows significant adoption of AI in business communication and advertising.
Meta is using a new tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) to track employee computer activity. This tool records mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and screenshots during work to train AI agents. The goal is to improve AI's ability to automate tasks by learning from real human interactions.
Meta has developed a tool that records employees' keystrokes, mouse movements, and button clicks. This data will be used to train its AI models to improve performance. The approach raises privacy and ethical considerations about employee monitoring.
Meta AI's app surged from No. 57 to No. 5 on the App Store following the launch of its new Muse Spark model. This rapid climb indicates strong user interest and adoption. The success highlights the impact of advanced AI models on app popularity.
