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Meta has expanded its AI agent capabilities, introducing Meta Business Agent across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. The tools are designed for customer inquiries, product recommendations and appointment bookings, bundled within a Meta One subscription tier. The move positions Meta to monetize AI beyond advertising amid growing competition in AI agents.