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Many users want to delete Meta AI on WhatsApp, but the feature cannot currently be completely removed. Nevertheless, there are some ways to minimize the influence of Meta AI.
Delete Meta AI on WhatsApp: Is that even possible?
First the bad news: It is not currently possible to completely deactivate Meta AI. However, there are a few tricks you can use to at least remove the AI assistant from the chat list:
- Archive chat: Swipe the Meta AI chat in your chat list to the left and tap “Archive”. This will place the chat in the archived chats and it will no longer be directly visible.
- Delete chat: Swipe the Meta AI chat to the left in your chat list and tap “More” (on Android) or “Delete” (on iOS). Confirm the selection to completely remove the chat from your WhatsApp chat list.
- It is important to understand that deleting or archiving the Meta AI chat does not completely remove or disable the function from WhatsApp. These actions merely hide the chat from your direct view.
What is Meta AI and what can it do?
Meta AI, the artificial intelligence assistant from Meta, is now integrated into WhatsApp and offers a variety of functions. Here are the most important aspects in full sentences:
- Chatbot functions: Meta AI can answer questions on a wide range of topics by accessing up-to-date information from the internet. The assistant supports users in everyday tasks and helps to solve problems. On request, Meta AI also creates texts for various purposes. In addition, the AI assistant offers translations into numerous languages.
- Interaction options: Users can address Meta AI directly via a blue circle in the chat overview. In group chats, the assistant can be activated by typing “@Meta AI”. Meta AI’s functions are available in both one-on-one and group chats.
- Multimedia functions: Meta AI can be set to generate images and short videos on specific topics or descriptions. The assistant can also edit photos that users send it.
- Additional features: Meta AI makes recommendations for restaurants, excursions or activities based on the user’s preferences. The assistant can also act as a reminder for appointments and thus takes on management functions. Interestingly, Meta AI at least partially understands Swiss German.
