Meta brings new efficiency and creativity to WhatsApp conversations with Meta AI, an AI-powered chatbot. This feature, which is available in select countries including India, aims to enhance user interactions by providing smarter and seamless communication.
Developed by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, Meta AI leverages the Llama 3 language model. You can perform tasks such as answering questions, generating text content, creating images from descriptions, and assisting with translation and summarization.
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Currently accessible in English in regions such as India, US, Canada, UK, Singapore, and Australia, Meta AI is expanding globally. This tool is fully integrated within WhatsApp and ensures user privacy by processing only direct messages.
How to use Meta AI: A step-by-step guide
1. Open WhatsApp
Launch the app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Find the Meta AI icon
On Android, the Meta AI icon appears above the New Chat button. For iOS users, it’s located at the top of the screen in your inbox.
3. Start a chat
Clicking on the Meta AI icon will open a dedicated chat window.
4. Ask questions
Enter your question or request. Meta AI can handle a variety of queries.
5. Image generation
To create an image, type “Imagine” followed by a description of the image. for example:
“Imagine the sun setting over a snowy mountain.” “Imagine a futuristic city with flying cars.”
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Within seconds, Meta AI generates an image based on your description.
How to use Meta AI in group chats
Meta AI also supports group chats. Users can interact with the chatbot by typing “@” and selecting (Meta AI) from the drop-down menu. Its responses are visible to all participants and adapt to the context of the conversation, making it ideal for collaboration.
Meta AI features
Meta AI instantly answers factual questions and provides creative assistance such as generating poetry, lyrics, short stories, and screenplays. We can also help with translations, summaries, and the creation of custom images.
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Privacy and safety
Meta AI only processes messages addressed directly to Meta AI, ensuring the privacy of other conversations. Clear prompts increase their effectiveness, while group chat interactions remain contextually relevant.
Meta AI enables WhatsApp users to have smarter, more productive conversations without compromising their privacy.
