Market Chatter: Meta Platforms Plans Consumer AI Agent Launch

04:29 AM EDT, 08/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms (META) is preparing to launch a consumer artificial intelligence agent platform in the coming weeks as the company expands its push into agentic AI, The Information reported Monday, citing internal company documents. The platform, internally called Hatch, could launch as soon as late August or early September and has been trained to access websites including DoorDash, Etsy, Reddit, Yelp and Outlook, according to the report. The report said Hatch could feature a customizable dashboard for tools such as fitness tracking and travel planning. Meta is also considering subscription tiers for the service, including a premium option with higher usage limits priced as high as $199.99 per month, the report said. Meta did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)