Meta's AI Mode in Search Uses Facebook Data — But Keeps Getting Things Wrong
The Verge AI41 days agoCommentaryMeta has launched AI Mode in search, targeting open-ended queries like 'What should I do this weekend?' by grounding responses in Facebook social data. The concept is compelling: Meta's social graph could enable more personalized, locally relevant recommendations than generic AI search tools. However, The Verge's hands-on finds the product currently unreliable, with the feature frequently getting things wrong — raising concerns about both accuracy and the risks of social-data grounding.
Facebook's AI Mode Search Uses Public Posts to Generate Results
The Verge AI42 days agoNew ToolMeta has introduced AI Mode to Facebook search, placing it alongside existing tabs like People and Marketplace. The feature pulls from public Facebook posts to surface AI-generated results rather than raw links. The rollout is part of a broader wave of Meta AI updates launching simultaneously, including photo presets that digitally swap sports jerseys onto subjects in images.
Meta's New 'AI Mode' on Facebook Pulls from Public Info Across Its Platforms
TechCrunch AI42 days agoNew ToolMeta has announced AI Mode for Facebook, a new AI-powered feature set that taps public information from across the company's platforms. The launch is framed as part of Meta's push to compete more aggressively in the AI race and drive deeper user engagement on Facebook. Specific capabilities and underlying model details remain limited in the initial announcement.