How to get access to Meta AI Chat: Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp

Dylan Horetski
Meta AI

Meta AI Chat is yet another AI-powered chatbot launched by a big-tech company. How do you get it? Don’t worry; we’ll break it for you.

Meta has launched a new AI tool called Meta AI to help people connect in more exciting ways. This comes after the success of ChatGPT, which has sparked a wave of interest in AI chatbots.

However, Meta AI is a bit different from other chatbots. It was announced at Meta Connect 2023 alongside the Quest 3 MR headset, and it’s designed to help people communicate easily. For example, you could use it to finalize plans for a trip with friends or search for information online without leaving any of Meta’s many apps.

Meta AI is still in beta testing and is currently only available in the US. You can access it through Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp. One of the coolest features is that you can chat with over 28 different AI avatars, including some based on famous celebrities like Mr. Beast and Charli D’Amelio.

How to request Meta AI Chat early access in Messenger & Instagram

To request Meta AI Chat early access in Facebook Messenger and Instagram, there are two different methods. Here’s how to do it:

Method #1

  • Open Messenger or Instagram, and tap on the icon in the top right to open a new message
    • On Instagram, you’ll have to open messages first
  • When attempting to add contacts to the message, you’ll see “AI Chat” towards the top
  • Tap on it to request Early Access to Meta AI

Method #2

  • Open Messenger or Instagram, and tap to open an existing conversation
  • In the message box, type @ and a menu will appear
  • At the top it should have Meta AI listed. Tap on it to request early access

How to request Meta AI Chat early access in WhatsApp

When it comes to requesting early access, WhatsApp is a little bit different than Messenger and Instagram.

Here’s how to request early access to Meta AI Chat in WhatsApp:

  • Open WhatsApp, and tap on the icon in the top right to open a new message
  • In the next window, the fourth item down should be “New AI Chat”
  • Tap on it, and tap on “Request early access” in the window that pops up

There’s everything you need to know about getting access to Meta AI earlier than others. For more news and other guides, head over to check out our coverage.

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About The Author

Dylan is a Senior Writer for Dexerto with knowledge in keyboards, headsets, and live streaming hardware. Outside of tech, he knows the latest happenings around Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. Contact Dylan at Dylan.Horetski@Dexerto.com