What is Meta AI?

Meta AI is an artificial intelligence system developed by Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. This AI initiative aims to enhance user experience across Meta’s platforms. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, Meta AI provides features like personalised content recommendations, automated customer service, and intelligent photo tagging. The AI system learns from vast amounts of data generated by users to improve the accuracy and relevance of its services.

How can I use Meta AI?

Meta AI is integrated into various functions across Meta’s platforms, including:

• Facebook: Personalised news feed recommendations, content moderation, and enhanced search capabilities.
• Instagram: Automated photo tagging, a personalised explore tab, and improved ad targeting.
• WhatsApp: Smart replies, spam detection, and chatbot interactions.
• Messenger: Intelligent customer service bots and enhanced message filtering.

Additionally, Meta AI plays a crucial role in other Meta initiatives, such as:

• Meta.ai for Web: Enhancing browsing experiences with personalised content and intelligent recommendations.
• Meta in Quest: Improving virtual reality experiences by offering intelligent interactions and personalised content in Meta’s Quest VR headsets.
• Ray-Ban Glasses: Powering smart features in Ray-Ban Stories, including voice commands, photo and video capture, and social media integration.

Meta AI’s broad integration across these platforms and devices underscores its significance in shaping the future of digital interactions and user experiences.

Where Can I Access Meta AI?

Currently, Meta AI is integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger in numerous countries. Meta AI features are widely available in many countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, India, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and many more, subject to local regulations and data availability.

Can I Turn Off Meta AI? How to Turn Off Meta AI?

In short, NO, Meta AI is deeply embedded in the functionalities of Meta’s platforms and cannot be completely turned off. However, you can turn off the Meta AI chat following the steps below.

How to Mute Meta AI Chat on Facebook and Instagram

• On the Facebook or Instagram mobile app, tap the message icon.
• Tap the profile of Meta AI (the gradient circle).
• Then Tap the bell icon (Mute) and select “until I change it”.

How to Mute Meta AI Chat on WhatsApp

• Open WhatsApp and click the three dots on the upper right of the screen.
• Select “Settings” and then scroll down and Select “Chats”.
• Check if you see the option below.
• If so, click the slide toggle to turn off Meta AI.
• If these options don’t appear, you will need to contact support by submitting a request.

How to Protect Your Data

Meta AI uses user data to train its AI models, raising significant privacy concerns. To protect your data, consider the following steps.

• Opting Out of Data Sharing with Meta AI Models
  While the only sure way to stop sharing data with Meta is to delete your accounts, you can still limit data sharing:
  • Open the Facebook App and go to your Settings, or visit the website “Activities Off Meta”
  • Select “Your Facebook Information” and then “Off-Facebook Activity.”
  • Select “Disconnect specific activity” and “Clear previous activity”.
    Disconnecting and clearing previous data activity will delete data already collected by Meta. But to prevent data from being shared with third parties in the future, choose “Manage future activity” and select “Disconnect future activity”.
  • After selecting “Disconnect future activity,” you will be asked to enter your password to confirm the changes.

• Submit a Request:
  You can also submit a request to access, delete, or file a complaint about personal information being used for AI development. Visit Meta’s data privacy request page and follow the instructions. By taking these steps, you can reduce the amount of personal information Meta AI uses, thereby enhancing your privacy.

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