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What Is Meta AI in Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp?

Meta has added an AI helper to search bars and chats in some of its apps. It can answer questions and make suggestions. Not everyone wants it, and it is good to know what it does.

Step by step

  1. Look for the AI icon or search bar. It may appear in chats or search.
  2. Try a simple question.
  3. Do not share private details. Treat it like a public chatbot.
  4. Check privacy settings. In each app.
  5. Use official app updates only.

What to expect

Expect an assistant that can answer questions inside chats. Your experience depends on your country and app version.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not type private details, health information or passwords. Avoid assuming it is the same as chatting with a friend.

A good next step

Check the privacy settings in each app and decide whether you want to use it.

A prompt you can copy

Type this into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini

Explain in two sentences what an AI chatbot inside a messaging app can do and what I should avoid typing into it.

Good to know. Features and rules vary by app and country, and may change. Check each app's help pages.

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Common questions

Can I turn it off?

Options vary. Check each app's settings and help pages.

Does it read my private chats?

Read the app's privacy notes. Avoid sharing sensitive information.

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