Updated to Meta AI on WhatsApp yet? Here’s a comprehensive look at Meta AI, an AI assistant set to transform your communication.
We’ve all been impressed by ChatGPT’s human-like precision in answering questions and assisting with daily activities. Now, imagine having this generative AI superpower integrated into your most used smartphone application. Meta has made this possible with Meta AI.
Meta AI, powered by Meta’s proprietary large language model (LLM) LLaMA 3, is now available on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. LLaMA 3 makes Meta AI smarter, faster, more fun, and more personalized. Trained on a massive dataset of 15 trillion tokens, this friendly AI generates human-like responses directly within the apps.
Meta AI can be utilized in feeds, chats, and more across Meta apps to create content, dive deep into topics, and get tasks done—all without leaving the app. For desktop users, Meta AI is accessible at meta.ai. Currently, the AI assistant supports only English in India.
On WhatsApp, Meta AI can answer questions, provide information, and even engage in conversations with users. If the AI assistant cannot find the information needed, it has internet access to supplement its responses.
In this article, we take an in-depth look at Meta AI on WhatsApp, exploring its wide range of uses, how to access it, and more.
Before proceeding, it is important to note that Meta AI can only read and reply to questions that mention @MetaAI. Meta assures that all personal messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted, ensuring that not even Meta or WhatsApp can view or listen to them.
How to Use Meta AI
First, ensure your WhatsApp app is updated on either Android or iOS. Once updated, you will see an iridescent purple-blue ring to access Meta AI. On iOS, this ring appears at the top right next to the camera icon, and on Android devices, it is at the bottom right corner above the plus icon for the group. Clicking on the icon will instantly open a Meta AI chat.
Using Meta AI in Group Chats
To use Meta AI in group chats, open a group chat and type @MetaAI in the input box to invoke the AI Assistant. You may be prompted to read and accept the terms. Once accepted, type your prompt and click the input icon. The AI message will be displayed in the chat. You can also respond to the AI by selecting its message and clicking on the reply option.
The Smart Assistant at Your Fingertips
With Meta AI on WhatsApp, you can generate ideas and delve deep into topics instantly, sharing them immediately on the messaging platform. This saves time as you no longer need to switch to other apps like Google or ChatGPT, maintaining the flow of your conversations.
Meta AI can engage in casual conversations on various topics, providing informative and comprehensive answers while maintaining a light-hearted tone. It also acts as a search assistant, pulling relevant answers from the web directly within the app. Additionally, Meta AI makes image generation easy—describe the image you want, and it will create a photorealistic image relevant to your prompt.
Enhancing Productivity at Work
Meta AI can help change the tone of your messages, write emails, and facilitate formal interactions with ease. It is also useful for organizing notes from meetings and generating new ideas or inspirations for writing.
Potential Issues
While Meta AI is a great text and image generator, there are some minor issues. For instance, in group conversations, it may sometimes provide irrelevant answers because it only reads messages directly addressed to it. Additionally, the images generated by Meta AI can sometimes feel noticeably AI-generated rather than photorealistic. Future iterations may offer more realistic images.
Can Meta AI Be Disabled on WhatsApp?
Currently, there is no direct way to remove or disable Meta AI on WhatsApp. While you can mute Meta AI on Facebook and Instagram, on WhatsApp and Messenger, it is recommended to delete the Meta AI chat thread that appears in the app. This will delete conversations with Meta AI and remove it from your contact list.
