Meta AI Expands to Middle East, Africa; Adds Arabic Support
April 10, 2025
FrankRoberts
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Meta has just rolled out its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, making it accessible to millions of new users. Back in October, Meta kicked things off by introducing Meta AI in six new markets, like Brazil and the U.K., and hinted at further expansion into places like MENA.
Now, folks in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen can get their hands on Meta AI. Plus, Meta's throwing in support for Arabic to make things even more user-friendly.
Want to use it? Just tag @meta in your chats on apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger (though, keep in mind, availability might differ depending on where you are). You can ask it to suggest cool places to visit nearby or even help you pick the perfect tunes for your road trip playlist. Meta's got plans to spice things up with more features in MENA, like "Imagine Me," which whips up some artsy selfies, and audio dubbing for Instagram Reels.
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With this latest move, Meta AI is now rocking it in 42 countries, supporting 13 languages, and already has around 700 million users across its various apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and good ol' Facebook.
Just a heads up, though—the features you get might not be the same everywhere. For example, in some European countries, Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses is limited to answering general questions because of data privacy laws.
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IsabellaDavis
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Adding Arabic support to Meta AI is a smart move, but the chatbot still feels a bit robotic. It's cool that it's reaching more users in MENA, but I wish it had more personality. Keep working on it, Meta!
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NicholasSanchez
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
メタAIにアラビア語のサポートを追加するのは賢い動きだけど、チャットボットはまだ少しロボットっぽい。MENAのユーザーに届くのは良いけど、もっと個性が欲しいな。頑張ってね、メタ！
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ThomasKing
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
메타 AI에 아랍어 지원을 추가하는 것은 똑똑한 움직임이지만, 챗봇은 여전히 조금 로봇 같아. MENA 지역의 사용자들에게 도달하는 것은 좋지만, 더 많은 개성을 원해. 계속 노력해, 메타!
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EricPerez
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Adicionar suporte ao árabe no Meta AI foi uma jogada inteligente, mas o chatbot ainda parece um pouco robótico. É legal que esteja alcançando mais usuários no MENA, mas eu gostaria que tivesse mais personalidade. Continue trabalhando nisso, Meta!
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RalphJohnson
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Agregar soporte en árabe a Meta AI es un movimiento inteligente, pero el chatbot todavía se siente un poco robótico. Es genial que llegue a más usuarios en MENA, pero desearía que tuviera más personalidad. ¡Sigue trabajando en ello, Meta!
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RaymondAdams
April 11, 2025 at 9:23:35 PM GMT
Finally, Meta AI is available in the Middle East! It's super helpful to have AI assistance in Arabic. Just wish it was a bit quicker in responding, but overall, it's a great addition to my daily apps. Can't wait to see what else Meta has in store!
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April 10, 2025
FrankRoberts
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Meta has just rolled out its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, making it accessible to millions of new users. Back in October, Meta kicked things off by introducing Meta AI in six new markets, like Brazil and the U.K., and hinted at further expansion into places like MENA.
Now, folks in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen can get their hands on Meta AI. Plus, Meta's throwing in support for Arabic to make things even more user-friendly.
Want to use it? Just tag @meta in your chats on apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger (though, keep in mind, availability might differ depending on where you are). You can ask it to suggest cool places to visit nearby or even help you pick the perfect tunes for your road trip playlist. Meta's got plans to spice things up with more features in MENA, like "Imagine Me," which whips up some artsy selfies, and audio dubbing for Instagram Reels.
With this latest move, Meta AI is now rocking it in 42 countries, supporting 13 languages, and already has around 700 million users across its various apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and good ol' Facebook.
Just a heads up, though—the features you get might not be the same everywhere. For example, in some European countries, Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses is limited to answering general questions because of data privacy laws.
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Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data
Meta has recently revealed its plans to train its AI using data from EU users of its platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. This initiative will tap into public posts, comments, and even chat histories with Meta AI, but rest assured, your private messages with friends and family are off-limits.
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Adding Arabic support to Meta AI is a smart move, but the chatbot still feels a bit robotic. It's cool that it's reaching more users in MENA, but I wish it had more personality. Keep working on it, Meta!
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April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
メタAIにアラビア語のサポートを追加するのは賢い動きだけど、チャットボットはまだ少しロボットっぽい。MENAのユーザーに届くのは良いけど、もっと個性が欲しいな。頑張ってね、メタ！
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April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
메타 AI에 아랍어 지원을 추가하는 것은 똑똑한 움직임이지만, 챗봇은 여전히 조금 로봇 같아. MENA 지역의 사용자들에게 도달하는 것은 좋지만, 더 많은 개성을 원해. 계속 노력해, 메타!
0
April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Adicionar suporte ao árabe no Meta AI foi uma jogada inteligente, mas o chatbot ainda parece um pouco robótico. É legal que esteja alcançando mais usuários no MENA, mas eu gostaria que tivesse mais personalidade. Continue trabalhando nisso, Meta!
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April 10, 2025 at 3:09:35 PM GMT
Agregar soporte en árabe a Meta AI es un movimiento inteligente, pero el chatbot todavía se siente un poco robótico. Es genial que llegue a más usuarios en MENA, pero desearía que tuviera más personalidad. ¡Sigue trabajando en ello, Meta!
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April 11, 2025 at 9:23:35 PM GMT
Finally, Meta AI is available in the Middle East! It's super helpful to have AI assistance in Arabic. Just wish it was a bit quicker in responding, but overall, it's a great addition to my daily apps. Can't wait to see what else Meta has in store!
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