# Meta AI Hits 1B Users, Plans Paid AI Service

Meta AI has reached 1 billion monthly active users across its platforms, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. This milestone marks a significant jump from the 500 million users reported in September 2024.

Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta’s focus this year is on enhancing AI personalization, improving voice interactions, and expanding entertainment features. The company aims to develop Meta AI into the leading personal AI assistant before monetizing the service.

Future monetization strategies could include paid recommendations or subscription models, allowing users to access additional computing power. This would position Meta AI as a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI chat services.

The announcement follows Meta’s recent launch of a standalone AI app, further expanding its AI ecosystem. As adoption grows, the company continues to invest in refining its AI capabilities while exploring new revenue opportunities.