Meta has announced the availability of its AI assistant, 'Meta AI,' in India. Users can now access Meta AI on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and the meta.ai portal.
This AI assistant can be used within feeds and chats across these apps to perform various tasks, create content, and explore topics without having to leave the app.
Meta AI offers a wide range of functionalities. Users can ask for restaurant recommendations in a WhatsApp group chat, seek suggestions for road trip stops, or even request Meta AI on the web to create a multiple-choice test. The AI assistant is designed to cater to various needs, enhancing the user experience across different platforms.
Users can interact with Meta AI on WhatsApp through the search bar. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device.
Search: Use the search bar to search personal chats or directly ask questions to Meta AI.
First-Time Use: When you use Meta AI for the first time, it will show results from your chats and suggest questions you can ask.
Privacy: Content from your chats remains on your device.
Regular Search Functionality: Continue using the search bar to find messages, photos, videos, links, GIFs, audio, polls, and documents.
Tap Search Field: Tap the search field at the top of your Chats list.
Type Prompt: Tap a suggested prompt or type your own.
Recommendations: Search recommendations will appear under "Ask Meta AI" as you type.
Accept Terms: If prompted, read and accept the terms.
Select Recommendation: Tap a search recommendation to proceed.
Meta AI Icon: Look for the blue ring icon, which represents Meta AI.
Meta AI can be utilized in WhatsApp group chats to ask questions or get advice. Here's how:
Open Group Chat: Open the group chat where you want to use Meta AI.
Mention Meta AI: Type "@" in the message field, then select Meta AI.
Accept Terms: If prompted, read and accept the terms.
Type Prompt: Enter your prompt and press Enter.
Response: Meta AI's response will be displayed in the chat.
Other members of the group chat will be able to see both the questions directed to Meta AI and its responses. It’s important to note that Meta AI can only respond to questions that directly mention "@Meta AI."
WhatsApp ensures that personal messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted, meaning neither WhatsApp nor Meta can see or listen to them. However, once users start a chat with Meta AI, Meta may use these AI-generated messages to improve the quality of their AI services.
Currently, this feature is available only in a limited number of countries and is supported only in English. Choosing to interact with Meta AI does not affect users' personal messaging experiences on WhatsApp.
Conclusion
Meta AI's integration into WhatsApp and other Meta platforms marks a significant step forward in AI-assisted communication. By enabling a wide range of functionalities directly within chats, Meta AI aims to enhance user experience and accessibility, while ensuring privacy and security. As this feature rolls out more broadly, users can expect even more innovative uses and improvements in their everyday digital interactions.