Meta Platforms Inc released a standalone application named Forum, designed exclusively for Facebook Groups to enable deeper, Reddit‑like discussions.
Users sign in with their Facebook credentials, which automatically load their groups, profile, and activity; they can post using a nickname while groups remain on Facebook and shared content stays visible in the original groups.
The app’s feed prioritises intra‑group conversations rather than platform‑wide trending topics.
Forum incorporates an AI‑powered Ask tab that aggregates answers from discussions across multiple groups, and an AI admin assistant that helps group administrators moderate content.
This launch follows Meta’s earlier release of Instants, an app for sharing disappearing photos with Instagram friends, marking two new product introductions within weeks.
Reddit Inc’s shares dropped 4.7% on the day of the announcement, reflecting market concerns over new competition.
Stock tickers showed META up 0.37% and RDDT down 4.49% after the news.
The article was generated with AI assistance and edited by a Reuters editor.
