Meta AI features are now available to everyone in the US and Canada, enabling Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to deliver on the AI promises made at Meta Connect 2023. The ‘Look and Ask’ feature allows users to ask questions about things they see, leveraging Meta AI’s trained data and information from Google and Bing. Meta AI can perform various tasks such as providing information about objects, suggesting recipes, and more. However, users are advised to take its responses with caution due to the limitations of AI assistants. Additionally, users can use the Meta AI assistant for hands-free interactions, including starting video calls, sending messages, and playing music through voice commands.
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Meta has joined the AI race with the unveiling of its chatbot, Meta AI. This groundbreaking technology allows users to generate images from simple text prompts, unlocking endless possibilities for communication and creativity across Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Meta has unveiled a significant update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, enabling users to make video calls through WhatsApp and Messenger. This feature allows users to share their surroundings in real-time, whether capturing scenic views or seeking advice while shopping. The built-in AI assistant offers hands-free assistance with tasks like translation, restaurant menu readings, and more. The multimodal AI update enhances the glasses’ capabilities by understanding both visual and verbal inputs. Meta collaborates with partners like EssilorLuxottica to seamlessly integrate advanced technology into stylish Ray-Ban frames, ensuring functionality and fashion. With a focus on responsible development, Meta works with organizations to refine AI-powered features for individual and institutional benefit.
Meta AI’s coding abilities were put to the test in four challenging programming scenarios. While it exhibited some successes, particularly in identifying a complex WordPress error, its overall performance was underwhelming. Compared to ChatGPT, which excelled in previous tests, Meta AI struggled with basic functionality, failed to handle currency conversions accurately, and lacked knowledge of specialized scripting tools. Overall, ChatGPT remains the superior AI chatbot for coding assistance, based on the results of these tests.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed that current AI technology does not pose existential risks to humanity, despite Meta’s advancements with its AI chatbot, Llama 3. Zuckerberg emphasizes transparency and the potential risks of AI applications, such as image generation. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Zuckerberg and Tesla’s Elon Musk has reemerged, with Musk expressing a willingness to engage in a “fight” with Zuckerberg.