Meta now wants to sell AI to companies, hires MongoDB CEO to take on Microsoft, Google
Meta has launched Meta Enterprise Platform, a new business that will sell its AI models, agents and coding tools, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API and Muse Code, to companies. The move pits Meta against Microsoft and Google. Former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai joins as Chief Enterprise Platform Officer, reporting to Mark Zuckerberg, as Meta looks to earn a return on the over $100 billion it…
Meta Corporation is expanding its offerings beyond advertising to include artificial intelligence solutions for businesses. The company has introduced the Meta Enterprise Platform, which will sell AI models, agents, and coding tools to organizations. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has appointed Chirantan "CJ" Desai, previously the CEO of database company MongoDB, as the Chief Enterprise Platform Officer to lead the new venture.
Zuckerberg stated that Meta aims to create significant new opportunities for businesses and individuals through superintelligent AI systems.
The Meta Enterprise Platform will initially bundle Muse, Business Agent, Muse API, and Muse Code for businesses and developers. Muse, a personal AI agent, has gained traction, reaching over 3.4 million downloads within a short period. Meta Business Agent, launched in June, assists with customer queries, appointment scheduling, and sales on various platforms. Meta has also released a competitive coding model priced similarly to lower-cost Chinese open-weight alternatives.
While Meta has not disclosed pricing, availability timelines, or admin controls for companies, the company anticipates a revenue stream beyond advertising as it invests over $100 billion in AI infrastructure this year and expects to spend $600 billion over the next two years. The success of Muse has partially offset the stock's decline of 10% in after-hours trading in July due to increased AI spending concerns.
Desai's appointment aims to address Meta's previous attempts at enterprise sales, such as the Workplace communication tool and Horizon Workrooms VR meeting app, which have since been discontinued. Competitors like Microsoft and Google have a head start in the market, with Microsoft's redesigned Copilot featuring an autonomous agent and Google's extensive Workspace and cloud relationships. Meta's entry into the enterprise AI market will rely on the terms it offers and the trust it can build with businesses.
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