How to use Meta AI in WhatsApp

Meta has launched a fun and engaging feature that allows users to chat with an AI called Meta AI right within WhatsApp chats. This chatbot is powered by Meta’s advanced large language model, LLaMA 3. In this article, let’s learn What is Meta AI?, how to access Meta AI in WhatsApp as well as what can be done with this AI chatbot.

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What is Meta AI in WhatsApp?

Meta AI is an optional AI-powered chat experience available in limited versions of WhatsApp. Developed by Meta, it uses generative AI technology to become a useful and informative chat partner.

Meta AI in WhatsApp is free to use. This in-app integration can help more users become familiar with the potential of generative AI, making it more accessible and interactive than ever. Meta AI can perform some of the following tasks:

Answer the question: Meta AI can try its best to answer users’ questions, by using its vast knowledge base and understanding the conversation.
Suggest ideas: Meta AI can make personalized recommendations based on user preferences and interests.
Create images: WhatsApp AI assistant’s image creation feature will help turn ideas into reality. Create a detailed description of the image the user envisions, and the virtual assistant will use its deep learning capabilities to create a unique image. Imagine anything you can dream up, from a majestic underwater city to a portrait of your pet as an astronaut.
Chat with Meta AI: Meta AI is designed for seamless and engaging conversation. Whether you want to chat about your latest hobby, discuss current events, or simply explore interesting topics, Meta AI can help keep the conversation flowing.

How to use Meta AI on WhatsApp

First, make sure you’ve updated to the latest version of WhatsApp and start following these steps:

Open the WhatsApp app and go to the chat screen.
Here, tap on one purple-blue circle. This will open a conversation with Meta AI. People can also click the button New Chat and choose Meta AI.
If this is the first time using, Meta AI may ask the user to read and agree to the terms of service. Read quickly and click Accept.
Enter your question or request for Meta AI in the chat bar.
When the message is ready, tap send icon (arrow pointing right). Meta AI will analyze the question and answer it directly in the chat.

How to create images using Meta AI on WhatsApp

Meta AI uses image recognition and text-to-image technology to create images. When a user describes what he wants in an image, Meta AI uses knowledge from training data to create the image.

Method 1: Live chat with Meta AI – If already chatting with Meta AI, just enter /imagine and enter a description of the image you want.

Method 2: Use Meta AI in another chat – If you are in another chat and want Meta AI to generate an image, enter the symbol @ Go to the message field > select Meta AI > enter /imagine Already Enter prompt/description your image.

Once you’ve finished describing your image, press send. Meta AI will take a while to work its magic and then create an image based on the user’s description.