Meta AI arrives in Brazil; see how to use it

O AI goal, artificial intelligence assistant at Meta, arrived in Brazil this Wednesday (9) and will operate directly in WhatsApp, Messenger e Instagram. It will allow the user to perform different tasks, ranging from recommending a restaurant and answering questions, to creating images with the feature. Imagine. Understand how to use it and what the main features are.

Available platforms

The personal assistant can be accessed directly from company apps, WhatsApp, Messenger e Instagram, but there is also a special website for internet browsers, the meta.ai.

In apps, the assistant can be found in the icon with the blue circle AI goal. You can also use it by typing “@Meta AI” in a group message with friends. Meta AI is available in the feed of the Facebook and works directly on posts that may attract the user's interest.

O AI goal arrives in the country almost a year late compared to its launch in the United States, which took place in September 2023. This is because Meta AI was suspended here after the Brazilian courts considered the improper use of Meta users' personal data to train the artificial intelligence system. Months passed and after a change in the company's privacy policies, Meta AI was authorized by the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).

What you can do with Meta AI

Previously available in countries such as the US and Canada, the Meta AI arrives in Brazil promising to deliver features that make users' lives easier. In this way, it is possible to use the tool Meta in research, such as looking for a good restaurant nearby or even asking for it AI goal prepare a test to prepare for an important exam. 

The features don't stop there, and it's worth mentioning that Meta AI is a very powerful tool for content creation. Integration with other company applications allows for better use of the assistant.

Thanks to this operating mode, it is possible to access information on the internet without having to switch between applications. Meta (Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram). Another feature allows you to create and share images using just the word “conceived” in a direct interaction with the Meta AI or in some group chat. 

The resource "imagine” allows you to create images from text, which is a great feature. In addition to creating images, with Meta AI you can animate and adjust a chosen image in different ways.

How to use Meta AI in WhatsApp

Meta AI uses a database of llama 3.2, a language model developed by Meta that supports a wide variety of different use cases. Integrated across the company's entire library of applications, Meta AI is also present in WhatsApp, with features that make the application easier to use.

To use Meta AI on WhatsApp, the user must first have the application updated and available on their smartphone. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to use Meta AI on WhatsApp. Check it out:

1 – First, make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp. Then, open the app and see if the Meta icon is showing.

2 – With the tool already available, simply click on the Meta symbol and start a conversation with the assistant;

3 – When opened for the first time, the user must sign the Meta AI terms of use;

4 – Then, interact with Meta AI, asking it what interests you. After sending the message, the assistant will generate the response in the chat.

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Sources: Meta, Tech Crunch, WhatsApp