What to Know:

• Open an existing Messenger chat, or start a new one.
• Type@in the text field to show the overflow menu.
• SelectMeta AIand type your prompt.

Meta AI can be a helpful ally to enhance your chats and your search for new information on Meta's Messenger app. This guide will walk you through the steps to get and use Meta AI in Facebook Messenger. 

How to Get Meta AI in Messenger

Meta AI is available from either a new or existing conversation.

1. In the Messenger app, open an existing conversation, or start a new chat with someone on your friends list.

2. Tap or click the text box and type@to display an overflow menu. 

3. SelectMeta AI, and then enter your message. For instance, are you chatting with someone new? Ask Meta AI to give you an example of an icebreaker. 

   

4. Meta AI will respond within the existing chat.

   Others in your chat will also see your message to the AI and its response.

5. Alternatively, tap the circularMetaicon in the search field at the top. You can use one of the suggested prompts or craft your own.

   

Note:

All your chats are saved when you log in with your Facebook account. You can return to the AI chats anytime.

Where Is Meta AI Available?

Meta AI is available on the Messenger app for Android, iPhone, and iPad; it's not yet available on the desktop. The AI assistant is available in English and in select countries. Ensure your Messenger app is updated to the latest version and if Meta AI is available in your country.

You can use Meta AI for standalone queries or make it a part of your chats with friends and groups. The features and functions across Android, iPhone, or iPad are the same.

What Can You Use Meta AI For?

Think of Meta AI in your Messenger chats as an intelligent partner. You don't have to leave your chat with a friend to get answers to your questions on various topics.

Basic Information Search: Ask Meta AI about any topic and get answers in the middle of your chats. For example, get information about a company your friend mentions in a message or ask it to show you recipes for a dish.

Ask for recommendations: Prompt Meta AI for what's playing in theaters now or ask for the best food pairings in a meal plan.

Spark ideas: Use Meta AI when you or your group lacks ideas for an activity. For instance, you can ask it to plan an itinerary for a specific month in a particular city or generate a fitness plan with its help.

Planning and scheduling: You can Ask Meta AI to suggest restaurants, movies, or events based on your group's preferences and location. While it can't help you book reservations (yet), you can ask it to give you a phone number for a restaurant or location so you can make them yourself.

Create images: Visualize an idea or design a cute shareable image with Meta AI's image generation technology. Selectimaginefrom the overflow menu after typing @meta in the text box, or tell Meta AI to create an image with your prompt.

Meta AI interacts with your Messenger chats, so you should be mindful of the type of information you share and ensure you're comfortable with Meta processing that data. As with all chatbots, check everything it tells you, especially if it's important. Don't publish unverified information from a chatbot, and don't give it any sensitive, personal data.