META LAUNCHES PAID AI AGENT, CHARGES UP TO $200/MONTH
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Meta is developing Hatch, its first paid AI product, with pricing reaching up to $200 monthly. The AI agent performs tasks like building tools, scheduling appointments, and sending emails based on natural language requests.
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