Meta is reportedly testing a new application called Pocket that focuses on AI-assisted creation of small interactive experiences, informally referred to as 'gizmos.

' Although the company has not officially announced the product and it is not yet widely available for download, reports indicate that users will be able to generate simple apps and games by entering natural-language prompts.

The application also includes a social feed where people can browse, play, and remix creations made by other users, reflecting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader vision of combining generative AI with social sharing.The project appears to build upon technology and talent acquired from Atma Sciences Inc., whose Gizmo app offered similar functionality.According to published screenshots and reports, Meta's Pocket shares many design and feature similarities with the original Gizmo application.

The initiative expands Meta's growing portfolio of AI-powered creative tools, following previous products for AI-generated images and videos, as the company continues integrating generative AI across its platforms.

Industry reports cited in the article note that Gizmo accumulated approximately 635,000 installs across iOS and Android with strong user sentiment before Meta's involvement.

Because Meta has not formally introduced Pocket, observers believe the app is still in an experimental phase and may undergo additional changes before a broader release.

The Slashdot discussion accompanying the article includes skepticism from some commenters, with concerns ranging from Meta's history of ambitious but unsuccessful initiatives, such as the metaverse, to potential security and moderation challenges if users are allowed to widely share AI-generated interactive experiences.