Meta's AI Chatbots with Personalities Set to Launch, Including One Modeled After Abraham Lincoln

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered "personas" as early as next month. These chatbots would come with distinct personalities, such as a surfer or Abraham Lincoln, and offer recommendations and engagement opportunities for users. The move is seen as a way for Meta to boost engagement and compete with platforms like TikTok. Additionally, it showcases Meta's AI capabilities in the face of competition from Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google's Bard. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously expressed his plans to integrate AI personas into the company's products, and more details are expected to be announced at the Connect developer event in September.