AI for all? Meta AI now available in the Philippines

Have you seen the logo above on various Meta products, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, on desktop and mobile devices?

Yes, the Meta AI language model is finally rolled out in the Philippines, giving us access to another artificial-intelligence tool besides the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini. It’s currently available in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ghana, Jamaica, and Malawi, with more areas to be included in the near future.

We can see that Meta has added support for Filipino as well. And it’s actually not bad. Look at its answer to one of the questions we threw at it.

Meta AI Filipino (Tagalog) capability example by Revu Philippines — *Interacting with **Meta AI** in Filipino*

One of the features that Meta boasts about Meta AI is the latter’s ability to engage in natural conversations, just like chatting with a friend. It’s supposed to understand context, follow threads of thought, and provide relevant and informative responses, opening up a world of possibilities for how we interact with technology, from customer service to education and entertainment. The example above shows the implementation of its support for our national language is on the right track.

Meta AI, which is still under development, is a large language model or LLM trained on a massive dataset of text and code. This allows it to understand and respond to a wide range of prompts and questions in a comprehensive and informative manner. Whether you’re a crafty queen, a DIY enthusiast, or just looking for something fun to do, Meta AI can be your go-to for tutorials, tips, and inspiration. You can also use it to translate languages and generate images, letters, scripts, codes, and poems, among others.

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Alora Uy Guerrero

Editor-in-chief: Alora Uy Guerrero has 22 years of experience as an editor for print and digital publications such as Yahoo. She took time off journalism to manage OPPO’s digital-marketing campaigns. When not busy with her babies, she’s working on Revü, a passion project — or probably traveling or obsessing over her favorite bands, movies, TV shows, and basketball teams.