Facebook's new AI tools offer more of the same, with photo-editing and question-answering capabilities

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Facebook has introduced new AI tools for photo editing and question-answering, expanding its suite of generative AI features. The additions include image manipulation capabilities and a chatbot function for queries like restaurant recommendations. The announcement represents the company's continued push into AI-powered features, though the tools largely echo existing offerings from competitors. Facebook joins Meta's broader strategy of integrating AI throughout its platforms, following similar moves by Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants racing to capitalize on the generative AI boom.