How to Chat with Meta AI in a Group Chat on WhatsApp

Dominic Anderson October 16, 2024

Key Takeaways

WhatsApp has started rolling out Meta AI chatbot access in certain regions
You can speak with Meta AI to get answers, generate images, and more
It works in both individual chats and you can add Meta AI to group chats, too

WhatsApp recently started introducing Meta AI chatbot to users in select countries worldwide.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who got Meta AI access, you might like to introduce this AI into your group chats and talk to it alongside friends or family. This guide shows you how to add Meta AI in a group chat on WhatsApp.

How to Add Meta AI in a Group Chat on WhatsApp: Step-by-Step

Note that the process below is identical for all versions of WhatsApp regardless of the device you are using.

Step 1. Open up a group chat window that you’d like to add Meta AI’s chatbot to. If you don’t have one yet, you can create a new group chat by hitting the “+” icon, and then tapping “New group” and selecting the participants.

Step 2. Type the “@” symbol, and click on “Meta AI” from the drop-down list. You may have to accept some terms and conditions at this stage, too, if this is your first time engaging with Meta AI. Note that using the “@” button is the only way you can directly speak with Meta AI – it won’t just read and respond to all your group chat messages.

Step 3. Type in your message to Meta AI. You can ask a question, ask it to generate something for you, or just discuss a topic that interests you.

Step 4. Hit the “Send” button (shaped like an arrow in the WhatsApp interface) and wait a moment for Meta AI to read and respond.

Step 5. If you want to reply to the message from Meta AI, swipe right on it (on mobile) or right-click it (on desktop) and then type your reply.

How to Use Meta AI in Group Chats on WhatsApp

Now that you know how to add Meta AI in a group chat on WhatsApp, you might be wondering why you’d want to do that or what you can use Meta AI for. Here are a few options:

Questions: Like all the big AI bots, like ChatGPT and Gemini, Meta AI is a source of knowledge. It’s got instant access to reams of facts and figures and bits of data, so you can ask questions and get immediate answers about almost anything, from celebrity dates of birth to the weather forecast for your city.
Content: Meta AI can also create content for you. That includes not just text, but images, as well. Just give it a prompt and describe exactly what you want, and let it get to work.
Recommendations: Maybe you’re in a group chat with your work buddies and want to plan a night out together but aren’t sure where to go. You can ask Meta AI to recommend some fun local hangout spots.

What if I Don’t Have Access to Meta AI in WhatsApp?

Unfortunately, if you haven’t got Meta AI on your WhatsApp, you’re probably not in one of the regions where this feature is currently being rolled out. It should start to appear for more and more users as time goes by, so just wait a while and keep your WhatsApp updated.