Backlash Over New WhatsApp AI Intrusion

WhatsApp users are pushing back against the forced rollout of Meta’s new AI chatbot, which appears in the app without warning and offers no option to disable it.

Forced AI Integration Leaves Users Fuming

Meta AI, a chatbot integrated into WhatsApp, is being promoted as a virtual assistant that can answer questions and spark ideas, but its uninvited arrival has triggered an outcry. The feature is currently being rolled out in the UK and other countries, where it appears as a glowing blue circle in the search bar or activates when users type “@Meta AI” in chats or groups.