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Meta Launches Hebrew-Speaking AI Chatbot in Israel with WhatsApp Integration

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Meta Launches Hebrew-Speaking AI Chatbot in Israel with WhatsApp Integration
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What happened

Meta launches its Hebrew-language AI chatbot Meta AI in Israel, accessible via web and mobile apps, with gradual WhatsApp integration. The move expands Meta's AI presence and coincides with WhatsApp's shift to username-based identification.

  • 01Meta launches Hebrew-supporting AI chatbot Meta AI in Israel via web and mobile apps.
  • 02Meta AI competes with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude in the Israeli market.
  • 03WhatsApp integration of Meta AI is rolling out gradually and not yet universal.
  • 04WhatsApp is transitioning from phone number IDs to unique usernames in a phased rollout.
  • 05Meta aims to embed AI into daily app experiences like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

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