Meta is planning to launch a dedicated app for its AI chatbot, according to a report from CNBC. The Verge can also confirm that Meta is working on the standalone app. The new app could launch in the second quarter of this year, CNBC says, joining the growing number of standalone AI apps, including OpenAIs ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.Meta has already brought its AI chatbot across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, but launching a standalone app could help the company reach people who dont already use those platforms. Similar to rival chatbots, Meta AI can answer questions, generate images, edit photos, and more. It recently gained the ability to use its memory to provide better recommendations.In a response to CNBCs report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joked, ok fine maybe well do a social app. Meta declined to comment.Meta has ramped up its efforts to compete in the AI industry in recent months, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to invest up to $65 billion to further the companys AI ambitions. The company also plans on holding an event dedicated to AI on April 29th.Additional reporting by Alex Heath.