Are you stuck in a conversation on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, or Facebook messages and unsure how to respond to a message? Meta AI is here to solve all your conversation needs. This new AI tool from the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram allows you to seamlessly respond to a message with appropriate responses. In this guide, we will show you how to use Meta AI on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger or Instagram chat, explain what the tool is, explore its various use cases, and cover how to use Meta AI to generate images that you can share with others on these platforms. Check it out!
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How to use Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp
Android
Step 1: On the WhatsApp Android homescreen, tap on the Meta AI button at the bottom right corner.
Step 2: You can send your queries or talk to the Meta AI bot.
You can also type /imagine or “generate an image” followed by your prompt. For example: ‘/imagine a dog playing with a ball’ or ‘generate an image of a dog playing with a ball’.
In your chat windows, you can also type @Meta AI followed by the prompt/query.
iPhone (iOS)
Step 1: On the WhatsApp iOS home screen, tap the Meta AI icon in the bottom right corner.
Step 2: Send your queries or chat with the Meta AI bot.
You can also type /imagine or “generate an image” followed by your prompt. For example, ‘/imagine a dog playing with a ball’ or ‘generate an image of a dog playing with a ball.’
Additionally, in your chat windows, you can type @Meta AI followed by your prompt or query.
PC/ desktop client
Step 1: On the WhatsApp desktop client, you can tap on the Meta AI button on the left sidebar.
Step 2: You can talk with the Meta AI or send it a query/prompt.
How to use Meta AI chatbot on Instagram
Android
In the case of Instagram, you’ll find Meta AI on the DM screen and the Explore screen. It is present as a button within the search bar at the top on both these screens. You can also access it within a conversation on the chat screen.
Step 1: Open the Instagram DM by tapping the button in the top right corner. Or tap the Search button on the bottom menu of Instagram app.
Step 2: Tap the colourful circular button on the search bar.
Step 3: Enter your prompt or query in the Message bar below.
iPhone
The steps are the same for iPhones too.
Step 1: Open Instagram DM from the top left corner or Explore screen from the bottom menu bar.
Step 2: Tap the circular button on the search bar.
Step 3: Send your prompt or query and interact with the Meta AI.
How to chat using Meta AI on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and tap on the Meta AI button. In the case of Instagram, go to the DM page or Explore screen. On Facebook, you can access this Ask Meta AI button with suggested prompts below the content on your feed.
Step 2: Type your query or prompt in the text box below.
Step 3: Tap the send button to shoot your prompt.
Wait for Meta AI to respond. You can follow up with further queries or changes.
How to use Meta AI on Web
Step 1: Visit the meta.ai website.
Step 2: You can tap the list of Meta AI use cases recommended by the platform.
Step 3: You can tap the Imagine button or the New Chat button on the left sidebar to initiate new prompts or conversations.
8 Meta AI features for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook
- Ask queries: You can type @MetaAI in a chat window and ask the AI your queries. It will give you answers.
- Search the web: The links shared by Meta AI will direct you to Bing AI. It seems the company is using the Google and Bing search engine.
- Get content recommendations: You can ask Meta AI to give you a particular type of content you want from their vast library of user-generated content. For example, You can ask Meta AI for a travel video Reel.
- Chit-chat: You can engage in regular conversation with the AI.
- Generate images: You can send a prompt and get Meta AI to create a “photorealistic” image.
- Create a packing list for a trip: You can get Meta AI to help you with the packing list. Tell it the kind of trip, duration and the type of place you are going. It will accordingly suggest a list.
- Play games: You can play casual games like trivia, 20 Questions, Hangman, Word Chain, Would You Rather, etc.
- Simulate a mock interview: You can practice an interview session with Meta AI wherein the AI can play the part of an interviewer and grill you with questions.
How to generate images using Meta AI on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook
Step 1: Open WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook.
Step 2: On WhatsApp, tap the Meta AI button to enter the Meta AI chat window wherein you can ask it to create any image. Or you can type @ followed by /imagine “your prompt” and the bot will create the image for you.
On Instagram, you can either get the image generated from within the Meta AI DM window or go to any follower’s DM window and type @ followed by /imagine “your prompt”.
On the Facebook for iPhone app, the Meta AI button can be accessed in the top right corner. Give it the prompt and get the image generated.
The image will be generated in 1024×1024 pixel resolution and has a watermark. The image generation is powered by Meta’s own Imagine AI algorithm.
FAQs
What is Meta AI?
Meta AI is a conversational AI assistant that’s now part of WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. It can search the web, answer your queries, give you real-time information and generate images from your text prompts.
Where is Meta AI located on WhatsApp?
Meta AI button is located on the main WhatsApp screen.
What is the underlying LLM model used by Meta AI?
Meta AI appears to be powered by a custom model based on Llama 3. The search feature relies on the Google and Bing engine.
Are Meta AI conversations secure?
No, Meta AI conversations aren’t end-to-end encrypted. Also, Meta warns that these images can be inaccurate and inappropriate. So, they may not be secure for all use cases.
Where can I access Meta AI?
Meta AI is currently available to select users on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Meta.AI website. It is also coming to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Quest 3.
