Facebook has officially launched its Live Audio Rooms initiative - which lets users host and listen in on live audio-only discussions - a new feature that has been dubbed a Clubhouse copycat.
The Monday roll out is only available to some US-based public figures and specific groups, but any user of the social media platform can join a room.
According to TechCrunch, early adopters include electronic music artist TOKiMONSTA; Seattle Seahawks football quarterback Russell Wilson; independent journalist Rosa Clemente; and social entrepreneur Amanda Nguyen.
Unlike Clubhouse, which caps attendees, Facebook is not limiting how many people listen in on a discussion and allows up to 50 speakers per room.
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company is also adding a range of new features that include live captions and a 'raise a hand' button that lets users join the conversation.
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Facebook has officially rolled its Live Audio Rooms that is being called a Clubhouse copycat, as it let users host and listen in on live audio-only discussions
Clubhouse, which launched in April 2020, is an audio-chat social media platform available by invite-only.
It has seen a number of big names such as Elon Musk, Kevin Hart and even Zuckerberg, who made a surprise appearance in the app in February.
Facebook first announced it was developing Live Audio Rooms in April, but today the feature is available to a select few in the US – but it is currently only offered on iOS, The Verge reports.
DailyMail.com has contacted Facebook to learn more about who has access.
Early adopters include Seattle Seahawks football quarterback Russell Wilson (pictured)
Unlike Clubhouse that caps attendees, Facebook is not limiting how many people listen in on a discussion and allows up to 50 speakers per room
Live Audio Rooms will notify users if
