Overview
- Meta's AI chatbot will initially support six European languages and integrate into platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook.
- The EU version of the chatbot is text-only and does not use user data from the region for training, adhering to strict data privacy regulations.
- Meta faced nearly a year of regulatory challenges, particularly with the Irish Data Protection Commission, before gaining approval for the EU launch.
- The chatbot's rollout across 41 European countries is part of Meta's phased introduction, with plans to expand functionality over time to match the U.S. version.
- Meta's multimodal AI features, such as visual and spoken input capabilities, remain unavailable in the EU as the company continues to collaborate with regulators.