Can you disable MetaAI on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp and Messenger have now received the latest MetaAI update outside of just their beta programs. Users can interact with AI experiences inside their chats, which makes it more accessible. However, some users haven't welcomed the change and want to get rid of the assistant. Here comes the twist: you can't turn off MetaAI in activated group chats once you have opted to use it. This has frustrated several users who want the vanilla experience.

While it isn't possible to completely get rid of the feature, there are methods to ignore and minimize MetaAI in a way that doesn't intrude on your experience anymore. In this article, we will discuss some workarounds to stick to the original layout.

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How to stop using MetaAI on WhatsApp?

Meta AI has now been implemented in WhatsApp chats (Image via WhatsApp)

Step 1. Disable the Meta AI button

If you want to get rid of the Meta AI button that has popped up in several WhatsApp groups, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Chats.
3. From here, disable the slider on the Show Meta AI button.

The button is being scrapped with the latest WhatsApp update. If you haven't updated your app yet, check the Play Store/App Store before attempting the above fixes.

Step 2. Mute Meta AI chat

You can't get rid of the MetaAI personal chat. However, if you want to ignore it, consider muting it. Follow these steps:

1. Press and hold on Meta AI's chat.
2. Click on the three dots '⁝' (more settings) button.
3. From here, click on Mute.
4. Choose the duration for which you want to mute the chatbot. Click on Always if you want no notifications from it.

Step 3. Roll back to an older version of WhatsApp

Meta AI is now integrated with Messenger and WhatsApp (Image via u/c0ry_breaks/Reddit)

For now, there's no option other than rolling back to an older version of WhatsApp to get rid of MetaAI. You can do this by manually installing an older APK from the internet. Ensure you don't get any malicious pieces of code on your device.

Moreover, you will lose out on security updates and other new features if you stick to an older version. After some time, WhatsApp might completely stop messaging options from outdated builds for security reasons.

For the bottom line, Meta AI is here to stay. The Llama 3-powered chatbot is one of the best in the market and does its job well. Unfortunately for those who don't like the artificial intelligence features, you have little to do to get rid of it. We believe this is rather restrictive on Meta's part. Not allowing users to disable the feature shows their desperation to popularize the AI features.