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Meta AI Assistant Adds Website, Expands Beyond US
artificial intelligence // April 18, 2024

Meta has introduced the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI, powered by the latest advances with its large language model (LLM), Meta Llama 3. The assistant is free and can be used on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, the company said in a Thursday (April 18) press release. It’s also now available on a website, meta.ai, for...

Meta Rolls Out Newest Version of AI Chips
Artificial Intelligence // April 10, 2024

Meta introduced the latest iteration of its custom-made chips designed for artificial intelligence workloads. The new version marks a performance improvement over the previous generation of this AI tool and helps power Meta’s ranking and recommendation ads models on Facebook and Instagram, the tech giant said in a Wednesday (April 10)...

Meta to Label More AI-Generated Content, Remove Less
Meta // April 05, 2024

Meta has modified its approach to handling media that has been manipulated with artificial intelligence (AI) and by other means. Three of the company’s platforms — Facebook, Instagram and Threads — will now label a wider range of content as “Made with AI” when they detect industry standard AI image indicators...

Meta Dropping Facebook News in US, Australia in April
Meta // March 29, 2024

Meta will close Facebook News in the United States and Australia in April. This move comes after the company did the same thing in the United Kingdom, France and Germany in September 2023, Meta said in a Friday (March 29) update. “This is part of...

Interviews & Exclusives
Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations

November 13, 2023
In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this context, online reviews and social media platforms have become vital for diners to share their experiences and gather information.  In “Connected Dining: Word of Mouth in the Digital Age,” PYMNTS […]

Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 

November 08, 2023
Consumers are becoming increasingly connected on social media, and retailers are taking notice. In a bid to grow engagement and sales, merchants have taken to social media platforms to promote...

More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products

November 01, 2023
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for consumers to discover and purchase products. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have transformed the way people shop, with...

Social Media Shoppers Are Minority but Highly Satisfied

August 03, 2023
Fourteen percent of consumers, representing approximately 36 million shoppers, buy items through social media. However, as illustrated in “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Monetizing Social Media,” a PYMNTS and Amazon...

Quick Reads
Meta AI Assistant Adds Website, Expands Beyond US

April 18, 2024
Meta has introduced the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI, powered by the latest advances with its large language model (LLM), Meta Llama 3. The assistant is free and can be used on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, the company said in a Thursday (April 18) press release. It’s also now available on a website, meta.ai, for use on computers, according to the release. In addition, Meta […]

Meta Rolls Out Newest Version of AI Chips

April 10, 2024
Meta introduced the latest iteration of its custom-made chips designed for artificial intelligence workloads. The new version marks a performance improvement over the previous generation of this AI tool and helps power Meta’s...

Meta to Label More AI-Generated Content, Remove Less

April 05, 2024
Meta has modified its approach to handling media that has been manipulated with artificial intelligence (AI) and by other means. Three of the company’s platforms — Facebook, Instagram and Threads — will now label a wider...

Meta Dropping Facebook News in US, Australia in April

March 29, 2024
Meta will close Facebook News in the United States and Australia in April. This move comes after the company did the same thing in the United Kingdom, France and Germany...