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Meta Launches Standalone AI App with a Personal Touch

Meta is expanding its AI footprint with the launch of a standalone Meta AI app, unveiled at the company’s LlamaCon event this week. After integrating Meta AI into WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, this new app gives users direct access to Meta’s AI assistant – similar in format to popular AI tools like ChatGPT, but […]

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Meta’s Facial Recognition Technology 2025: Combating Scams & Secure Account Recovery

In 2024, Meta introduced advanced facial recognition technology to combat online fraud and enhance user security. With scams like “celeb bait” ads on the rise, this innovation provides real-time scam prevention and streamlined account recovery. Now available in the UK, EU and South Korea, Meta’s approach prioritises privacy while strengthening platform safety. The Growing Threat […]

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Exciting Opportunities with the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants Program

Meta have announced that applications are now open for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants program. This initiative is aimed at supporting innovative uses of our open source AI model that deliver significant societal benefits. Building on the success of last year’s Llama Impact Grants, which focused on crucial global issues such as education, the environment, […]

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Meta, Hugging Face and Scaleway Launch AI Accelerator for European Startups

Meta, Hugging Face and Scaleway have launched a new AI accelerator program targeting European startups that wish to integrate open foundation models into their products. This initiative will provide a selected group of European startups with access to state-of-the-art open models and AI resources, thereby advancing the EU AI ecosystem and driving the next wave […]

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Meta’s Llama 2 Impact Grants: A Leap Towards Societal Transformation Through AI

  AI Ireland is delighted to bring you an in-depth look at Meta’s recent announcement that has the potential to revolutionise various sectors of society. Meta has been a forerunner in the field of Artificial Intelligence and their latest initiative, the Llama Impact Grants program, aims to harness the power of their open-source large language […]

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Meta’s Connect Conference Unveils Exciting Innovations in AI and Mixed Reality

This year’s Meta Connect conference was nothing short of groundbreaking, featuring a series of significant announcements set to revolutionise the way we connect, communicate and engage with the digital realm. From the introduction of cutting-edge AI assistants to the evolution of mixed reality devices, Meta’s latest offerings are poised to redefine the future of technology. […]