At Meta Connect 2024 on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Natural Voice Interactions, the latest advancement in artificial intelligence from Meta. Zuckerberg sees voice interactions as a more natural way to engage with AI compared to text and believes it has the potential to become the primary mode of interaction with AI. The feature will roll out to users today across Meta’s major apps including Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook.
Meta AI aims to offer not only cutting-edge AI models but also free integration into various products and apps. With nearly 500 million monthly actives, Meta AI is set to become the most widely used AI assistant worldwide including a variety of celebrity voices to choose from.
Zuckerberg demonstrated the Natural Voice Interactions feature live on stage, showcasing its capabilities to engage in seamless conversations with users. The AI’s speaking cadence may be slightly stilted but offers a conversational experience with users. The feature also allows users to select their preferred voice, including voices of celebrities like John Cena and Awkwafina.