Meta's AI assistant in WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and its own app
Meta AI is the assistant Meta builds into WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook, also offered as a standalone app and on the web. It runs on Meta's Llama models and can answer questions with web results, create and edit images and talk by voice. The app also serves as the companion for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. It is free to use, but availability varies by country.
- features
- 3
- alternatives
- 8
- platforms
- 3
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Free and built into WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger
- Creates and edits images directly in chats
- Companion app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Cons
- Availability varies by country
- Raises privacy questions given Meta's ad-driven business
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