Meta is launching a dedicated Mac application for its AI chatbot on Wednesday. The software allows users to share specific application windows with the assistant, enabling it to read the screen, offer suggestions, or generate content based on visible information. This feature operates alongside a new dictation function that works across all installed apps, giving the tool direct access to user input without manual copy-pasting.
The move positions Meta to compete more directly with rivals like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, which have already established desktop assistants capable of interacting with a computer’s environment. While competitors often allow agents to execute actions or control workflows, Meta’s current implementation focuses on observation and suggestion rather than autonomous execution. The app aims to integrate the chatbot into daily tasks by making it contextually aware of what the user is viewing.
- Window sharing lets the AI see active applications and documents
- Dictation support spans the entire operating system
- Current capabilities are limited to suggestions rather than direct control
