Theres No Way to Directly Turn Off Meta AI on Apps
Yes, you read it right.
Meta has been posing as this public-friendly firm with its open-source AI models.
However, not allowing people to turn off features they dont want seems contradictory.
Search and kick off the Meta AI account on Instagram and Facebook, and proceed to block it.
The search bar will return to its normal behavior.
However, Meta AI exists as a chatbot inWhatsAppandMessenger theres no way to block and get rid of it.
On Facebook:Use the search bar to search forMeta AI.
kick off the account, tap on thethree dots, and use theblockbutton.
On Instagram:Use the search bar to search forMeta AI.
fire up the account, tap onthree dots, and use theBlockbutton.
Unfortunately, for some users, Meta has patched an update for this workaround and it may not work.
you’re free to try the below method instead.
Note:This method only works for Android devices.
You cant install apps from external sources on your iPhone.
Disclaimer: Proceed with cautionyou are downloading an Android app from an external source.
Guiding Tech Media is not responsible for any damage to your unit.
Step 1: UninstallFacebook or Instagram.
Go toFacebook,Instagram,WhatsApp, orMessengerapp on APKMirror anddownload an older versionof the app.
(Beware uninstalling WhatsApp will delete your chats.
Only do so if you have a backup in place).
Step 2:Meta AI was launched on April 18, and you candownloadan APK file dated before it.
Do not download the file labeled alpha or beta.
Download an APK file from the list and tap onDownload APK.
Step 3:Open thedownloadedfile, tap onSettings> turn on the toggle forallow from this source.
fire up the app and sign into it; you should find a search bar without the Meta AI.
Therefore, you candisable automatic updateson your iPhone or Android devices.
On your Android rig, fire up the app on the Play Store.
Tap on thethree dots iconand uncheck the box forEnable Auto Updates.
You cant disable auto-updates for individual apps on iOS.
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