Meta Platforms (META) has announced that it plans to release a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app as it moves to compete more directly

Meta AI is a ChatGPT-like chatbot service that debuted in September 2023. It’s currently available in Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger as well as through a standalone website. The chatbot can perform many of the same tasks as ChatGPT’s consumer-focused versions.

According to international media, Meta Platforms plans to test a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, similar to those offered by OpenAI and Microsoft for access to advanced versions of their chatbots.

Meta Platforms plans to introduce a paid subscription service for its AI chatbot, Meta AI, to compete with OpenAI and Microsoft. Despite tests beginning in the second quarter, revenue impact may be delayed.

Meta Platforms plans to debut a standalone Meta AI app to join Facebook and Instagram during the second quarter, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move marks a major step in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans to make Meta the leader in AI by the end of the year,

Meta has already brought its AI chatbot across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, but launching a standalone app could help the company reach people who don’t already

Meta Platforms plans to test a paid subscription service for its AI-enabled chatbot Meta AI, similar to those offered by OpenAI and Microsoft to access advanced versions of their chatbots, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, plans to launch a standalone app for its AI offering, currently integrated into its social media platforms. The app aims to enhance user experience and introduce a paid subscription model for advanced features,