Facebooks got a new, secret app called Forum

Facebook's got a new, secret app called Forum | Mashable

So, like Quora/Reddit, only on Facebook? Credit: Forum/Facebook/Apple App Store

Meta's got a brand new app, but the company isn't advertising it anywhere yet. The app is called Forum, and it's been spotted by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navara (via Engadget). It's freely available to iPhone users, though it's not available in all markets yet. Per the app's official description, it's a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and the communities you care about." Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. Loading... Sign Me Up

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In practice, it lies somewhere between Reddit and Quora, enabling users to ask questions and get related answers from folks on Facebook Groups. By default, it'll show you content from Facebook Groups based on your (previously selected) interests. On the admin side, Facebook says the app is build for people who run groups, giving them a new admin AI assistant to help manage their groups and moderate content. Related Stories Meta AI Incognito Chat makes user conversations private, Zuckerberg says Parents on Instagram, Facebook: Expect a big message from Meta Meta made $14 million just off of these scam ads

Facebook emphasises that this is about getting answers from "real people." Forum requires a Facebook account; the driving idea behind the app might be to leverage Facebook's vast community of users to provide answers, instead of getting AI-generated slop. Still, an AI assistant will fetch the answers when you ask a question on Forum. SEE ALSO: Parents on Instagram, Facebook: Expect a big message from Meta A Meta spokesperson told Engadget the app is still undergoing testing. "We test lots of new products publicly to see what people find interesting and useful to their experiences across our apps," the spokesperson said.

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