Meta has introduced new updates to its AI chatbot, Meta AI, enhancing its ability to remember user details and offer a more personalized experience. These features are being rolled out in the US and Canada, expanding the chatbot’s utility on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram.
Enhanced memory for better interactions
One of the key updates to Meta AI is its ability to remember more details shared during one-on-one chats. This memory upgrade allows the chatbot to tailor its responses to suit individual preferences and habits, making interactions more relevant and engaging. Users can explicitly tell the chatbot to remember specific details, such as hobbies or dietary preferences, or it can learn from context. For example, if a user mentions being vegan while discussing recipes, Meta AI will store this information and exclude meat-based suggestions in the future.
Importantly, users retain control over this feature, with the option to delete the chatbot’s memories at any time. This balance between functionality and user control aims to ensure a seamless yet privacy-conscious experience.
Personalization powered by data and context
The new personalization capabilities of Meta AI chatbot go beyond simple memory. The chatbot can analyze data such as the user’s home location, recent activity on Meta platforms, and saved preferences to provide tailored recommendations. For instance, if a user asks for family-friendly weekend activities, the chatbot might suggest tickets to a local country music show.
This may use the user’s place, recent views of reels with live shows, and the bot’s memory that they have a partner and two kids. These smart tips show Meta’s aim to build an AI bot that feels more in tune with the user’s life, giving useful and quick advice based on their likes and habits.
Rolling out across platforms
This new tool first appeared on WhatsApp and Messenger, however, it is now active on Instagram too. This is a big step for Meta AI. By adding these to its tools, Meta hopes to make the AI bot a key part of chats, plans, and tips. As Meta AI grows smarter and more tuned to users, it may change how folks use AI on social apps. For now, it is live in the US and Canada, but if it does well, it could soon launch in more regions.
