Can You Disable META AI? What You Need to Know
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There’s 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 don’t want seems contradictory. My search for a setting to disable Meta AI went in vain, but here are a few workarounds I can suggest.
Method 1: Block Meta AI Profile on Instagram and Facebook
This method has worked for several users, as they’ve claimed onforums like Reddit. Search and open the Meta AI account on Instagram and Facebook, and proceed to block it. The search bar will return to its normal behavior. But you need not worry – even with Meta AI, the search bar will still function as it did previously.
However, Meta AI exists as a chatbot inWhatsAppandMessenger– there’s no way to block and get rid of it.
On Facebook:Use the search bar to search forMeta AI. Open the account, tap on thethree dots, and use theblockbutton.
On Instagram:Use the search bar to search forMeta AI. Open 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 can try the below method instead.
Method 2: Downgrade the App Version
Installing a version of the app before Meta AI was released can help you fix the problem. You can uninstall Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Messenger and download an older version of the app from a third-party source.
Note:This method only works for Android devices. You can’t install apps from external sources on your iPhone.
Disclaimer: Proceed with caution—you are downloading an Android app from an external source. Guiding Tech Media is not responsible for any damage to your device.
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. Open the app and sign into it; you should find a search bar without the Meta AI.
Also Read:How to use ChatGPT on WhatsApp
Bonus Tip: Disable Automatic App Updates
Not all users have received the update that adds Meta AI. If you’re one among those and like to keep it that way, you wouldn’t want to update the app or let your device automatically do it. Therefore, you candisable automatic updateson your iPhone or Android devices.
On your Android device, open the app on the Play Store. Tap on thethree dots iconand uncheck the box forEnable Auto Updates.
On your iPhone, go toSettings>App Storeand disable the toggle forApp Downloads,App Updates, andAutomatic Downloadson cellular data. You can’t disable auto-updates for individual apps on iOS.
Also Read:How to tell if an image is AI-generated
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Last updated on 09 May, 2024
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