Meta AI is fast becoming one of the world’s most widely used assistants, with nearly 500 million monthly active users, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Speaking at Meta Connect 2024, he highlighted its growth, pointing out that major markets like the EU have not yet been tapped.

India remains the largest user base for Meta AI, thanks to WhatsApp’s popularity, which boasts over 500 million users in the country. The AI is rapidly expanding its reach, placing it far ahead of competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has around 200 million weekly users.

Alongside usage updates, Meta revealed new developments, including the Llama 3.2 models, offering enhanced multimodal capabilities. These models will be available in Europe, though they do not rely on European user data, due to regulatory concerns.

The event also introduced celebrity voices and new AI-powered features across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta AI can now create photos, understand user images, provide answers, and even make edits.