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Meta to Introduce Paid⁣ Subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp with AI Features

Meta Platforms, the technology giant based in Menlo Park, California, is preparing to launch new paid subscription tiers for its core social media services: Facebook, Instagram, and⁤ WhatsApp. The company confirmed⁤ these plans to TechCrunch, signaling an expansion of​ AI-powered features.

new Subscriptions leveraging AI⁢ for Enhanced Productivity and Creativity

These new subscription ​plans will be seperate from the existing Meta Verified service,⁤ which currently offers a‍ blue verification badge, an ad-free experience, and tools for content creators. The ⁣upcoming subscriptions will include advanced AI capabilities, integrating technology developed from Manus, an AI platform Meta acquired. Manus enables automated actions for both individual users and businesses.

Developer Alessandro Paluzzi discovered a dedicated AI button within the beta version of Instagram.‌ Subscribers will gain access to innovative tools such ‍as advanced follower tracking (identifying non-followers), unlimited list​ creation, and anonymous story viewing. paluzzi shared details on X (formerly Twitter).

Expanding AI tools for Video and Social Features

Beyond social networking,Meta plans to enhance its premium offerings with new video ⁤creation tools ⁤through Vibes,a ⁣Meta AI section focused on automated⁣ video clip generation. This service directly competes with AI video creation apps like Sora from‍ OpenAI, though Sora is not yet available in Europe.