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Meta AI Launches in Europe After Year-Long Regulatory Delay

The AI assistant debuts with text-only features tailored to comply with EU regulations, marking a significant step in Meta's global expansion strategy.

Le groupe de Mark Zuckerberg lance ce service en Europe un an après les États-Unis. (Photo d’illustration)
L'assistant d'intelligence générative Meta AI est lancée en Europe, à partir de ce jeudi 20 mars 2025.
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Overview

  • Meta AI is now available across 41 European countries and 21 overseas territories, following its U.S. debut in September 2023.
  • The European version is limited to text generation, excluding image creation, to meet GDPR and other EU regulatory requirements.
  • Meta AI has not been trained on European user data, ensuring compliance with strict EU privacy laws.
  • With 700 million monthly active users globally, Meta aims to surpass one billion users by the end of 2025.
  • Meta plans to invest $60-65 billion in 2025 to enhance AI infrastructure, including data centers and servers.