To the Meta AI features began to be implemented in Brazil at the beginning of October and the assistant tool will be gradually enabled in the company’s applications — WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger and Instagram.
However, artificial intelligence may be unwanted by some, whether due to the visual pollution that the technology leaves in the platforms’ feed or the feeling of reduced privacy. It’s not yet possible to completely remove AI from apps, but there are some ways to disable parts of it.
See how to restrict Meta AI on your social networks
- Find the conversation with the chatbot;
- iOS: drag the chat to the side > select “More” > delete the conversation;
- Android: select the conversation > click on the trash icon in the top bar > delete the conversation;
- Go to the application settings;
- Select “Conversations”;
- Disable the “Show Meta AI button.
Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
- In the conversation with the assistant, select the “i” icon and go to the conversation settings;
- Click on the “Mute” option and define the silent period of deactivation;
- Find the user @meta.ai > click on the three dots icon in the top right corner;
- Select the “Restrict” or “Block” options.
This content was originally published in See how to restrict artificial intelligence on Meta’s social networks on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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