How to access and use Meta AI

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Meta AI is a free artificial intelligence assistant from Meta, the company that owns Facebook. This AI is perfect for a variety of tasks. Whether you need to use Meta AI to find information, want to generate content, or want to explore this tool for fun, this guide will show you how to access and use Meta AI on the Web, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.

Accessing Meta AI on the web

The simplest way to use Meta AI without installing any apps is by visiting the official website at www.meta.ai. The site homepage is the “Ask Meta AI anything” page featuring sample prompts. Clicking on any example prompt will prompt Meta AI to generate answers.

At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a large input form labeled “Ask Meta AI anything…”. Click on it, type your question, and press Enter. Meta AI will respond, allowing for a free-flowing conversation where you can ask follow-up questions and explore topics in depth.

No login is required to use Meta AI, but logging in with Facebook lets you save chats and generate images. To log in, click the “Log in with Facebook” button at the page’s bottom left. On mobile, open the menu at the top left, then select “Log in with Facebook”.

Using Meta AI in WhatsApp

Meta AI is not only available on the web, but it’s also available on WhatsApp. Here’s how to start chatting with Meta AI on WhatsApp:

Private chat with Meta AI

Start a chat with Meta AI by clicking on the “Ask Meta AI or Search” bar at the top of WhatsApp’s home screen or the Meta AI icon next to the new chat button. Both options open a chat screen where you can interact with Meta AI, create images, and view previous chats if you’ve used Meta AI on WhatsApp before. If you’re using WhatsApp Web or the desktop version, click the Meta AI icon on the sidebar to start chatting.

Group chat with Meta AI

You can also interact with Meta AI in group chats. To do this, open a group conversation, type the “@” symbol in the message field, and select Meta AI from the list of contacts. Enter your question or prompt, and Meta AI will respond within the group chat, the response will be visible to all participants in the group. This is great for sharing AI-generated responses in WhatsApp groups.

Accessing Meta AI on Facebook

You can also access Meta AI on the Facebook app through the search function and your feed.

Accessing Meta AI through Facebook search

The easiest way to use Meta AI on Facebook is by clicking the search icon and entering your query in the “Ask Meta AI or search” input box. Press submit to start a chat with Meta AI and receive responses to your queries. You can ask follow-up questions within the same chat, This is a great way to quickly get additional information or insights about a topic you’re exploring on Facebook, without having to leave the platform.

Interacting with Meta AI in Facebook feed

You can also interact with Meta AI through posts in your feed. Some posts will have the Meta AI icon and suggested questions for additional context. Clicking on a suggested question will open a chat with Meta AI, providing answers and more information related to the post. This can be particularly useful for getting more info about what’s being discussed in a Facebook post.

Chatting with Meta AI on Instagram

Meta AI is also available on Instagram. Similar to Facebook, you may see the “Ask Meta AI or search” input on the search screen. Tap it to chat with Meta AI for information or insights. Note that this feature might not be available to all users.

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Meta AI Chatbot availability

Currently, Meta AI is available in English and is being rolled out in select countries. If you can’t find Meta AI on Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, your best option is to use the web version.

By following this guide, you should be able to access Meta AI across various platforms.