If you’re a user of Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram, you’ve probably encountered a new presence popping up in your feeds — Meta AI. According to Meta Platforms’ CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it’s touted as “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.”
This chatbot is designed to provide assistance by offering recommendations for local restaurants, providing additional information on Facebook posts, searching for flights, or generating images swiftly. For instance, if you’re planning a night out with friends, you can invite Meta AI into your group conversation and ask for recommendations on cocktail bars.
Meta’s AI tool has been seamlessly integrated into chat boxes and search bars across the company’s platforms. It appears prominently, such as at the top of your chat list on Messenger. Users can ask it questions or request it to “imagine” something, and it will generate a corresponding picture or animation.
However, like any new technology, there have been some hiccups, with instances of bizarre exchanges when the chatbots first interacted with real people. Despite its functionalities, Meta AI hasn’t been universally welcomed, prompting some users to seek ways to avoid its usage.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward method to completely disable Meta AI across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp. However, users can employ some imperfect workarounds to limit its presence.
One option is to mute Meta AI temporarily. On the Facebook mobile app, tapping the “search” button may prompt the appearance of Meta AI. From there, users can tap on the blue triangle, followed by the blue circle with an “i” inside it. Here, there’s a “mute” button offering options to silence the chatbot for 15 minutes or longer, or until manually changed. A similar process can be done on Instagram.
However, muting Meta AI doesn’t entirely remove it. The chatbot’s circle logo might still be visible, and tapping on it will direct users to the Meta AI field.
