Meta AI serves as the advanced artificial intelligence arm of Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Originally established as Facebook AI Research (FAIR) in 2013, Meta AI encompasses a broad spectrum of AI-related endeavors from core research in machine learning and computer vision to development of products like AI-powered assistants and foundational language models.
At the forefront of Meta AI’s contributions is the Meta AI assistant, an intelligent chatbot integrated into the Meta ecosystem across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, smart glasses, and VR devices. Built on Meta’s proprietary Llama models with Llama 3 powering its initial release and Llama 4 now underway the assistant supports conversational tasks, real-time search, image and video generation, multilingual translation, and creative ideation through integrated tools like Emu. Meta continues to advance its AI capabilities with offerings like Llama 3.1, Llama Stack for scalable deployment, and research tools such as Meta Lingua for LLM development.
Behind the scenes, Meta AI drives pioneering developments through key research hubs, including Meta Superintelligence Labs (focused on “personal superintelligence”), foundational AI model development, and open-source initiatives. With a global footprint in cities like Menlo Park, London, Paris, and beyond, the team spans both foundational science and product innovation. Their open-source efforts—especially around Llama models—reflect a commitment to accessible research and collaboration across the AI community.
Meta Platforms is headquartered at:
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA
