Meta AI Enhances Capabilities with Llama 3.1 and New Selfie Feature

Meta AI Enhancements: Llama 3.1 and Generative Selfies

Meta AI, Meta's AI-powered assistant integrated across its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, has received significant updates aimed at improving its capabilities and user experience. The key enhancements include the integration of Meta's latest flagship AI model, Llama 3.1 405B, and the introduction of a new generative AI feature for creating stylized selfies.

Llama 3.1 405B Integration

Meta AI users can now opt-in to use Llama 3.1 405B, a more powerful model designed to handle complex queries. Meta claims this new model excels in areas like mathematics and coding, making it suitable for tasks such as homework assistance, explaining scientific concepts, and debugging code. However, access to the 405B model is limited, with users restricted to a certain number of queries per week before being switched to the less capable Llama 3.1 70B model. This tiered access is currently in a "preview" phase.

Generative Selfies with "Imagine Yourself"

A new feature called "Imagine Yourself" allows users to generate personalized AI images based on their photos and text prompts. Users can type prompts like "Imagine me surfing" or "Imagine me on a beach vacation" to create stylized selfies. This feature is powered by a separate generative AI model and is available in beta. Meta's terms of use suggest that public posts and images on its platforms may be used to train these AI models, a policy that has faced some user criticism regarding data privacy and opt-out processes.

AI Editing Tools

In addition to image generation, Meta AI is introducing new editing tools that enable users to modify AI-generated images. These tools allow for the addition, removal, or alteration of objects within images using text prompts, such as "Change the cat to a corgi." An "Edit with AI" button will provide access to more advanced fine-tuning options starting next month. Furthermore, Meta plans to roll out new shortcuts for easily sharing AI-generated images across Meta's applications.

Expanded Language Support and Quest Integration

Meta AI's language capabilities have been broadened, with support now available in French, German, Hindi, Hindi-Romanized Script, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Meta plans to introduce more languages in the future. The assistant is also expanding its availability to 22 countries, including new additions like Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Cameroon.

For Meta Quest users, Meta AI will replace the existing Voice Commands feature next month in an "experimental mode." This integration will allow users to interact with Meta AI using passthrough capabilities, enabling them to ask questions about their physical surroundings, such as identifying clothing items or suggesting outfit combinations.

Key Takeaways:

Llama 3.1 405B: A more powerful AI model for Meta AI, offering enhanced capabilities for complex queries, math, and coding.
"Imagine Yourself" Feature: Allows users to generate personalized AI selfies based on photos and prompts.
AI Editing Tools: New functionalities to modify AI-generated images using text prompts.
Expanded Language Support: Meta AI now supports more languages and is available in more countries.
Meta Quest Integration: Meta AI will replace Voice Commands on Quest headsets, enabling contextual interactions.
User Control: Access to Llama 3.1 405B is limited and requires manual opt-in, with weekly query limits.
Data Usage Concerns: Meta's AI training policies continue to raise questions about user data privacy.

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