Meta’s AI obsession just hit a new level. The company is now forcing a Meta AI widget onto WhatsApp home screens, as spotted by eagle-eyed sleuths at WABetaInfo. One tap and boom – you’re chatting with Zuck’s digital brain, whether you wanted to or not.
This isn’t just another feature – it’s Meta‘s endgame. First came the floating button, then the search bar integration, then group chat tagging. Now? A persistent home screen widget offering text, voice, and image queries. Convenient for AI addicts. Maddening for everyone else.
“But can’t I just ignore it?” Sure – if you enjoy digital clutter. The widget gives Meta AI prime real estate on your device, constantly whispering “Ask me anything” like an overeager intern. And let’s be real: When was the last time you actually wanted an AI assistant in your messaging app?
Here’s the kicker: Meta’s playing a numbers game. With 3 billion WhatsApp users, even 1% adoption would make Meta AI seem “popular.” But after the Metaverse flop, this feels like another solution in search of a problem. At least you can still disable it (for now) under Settings > Chats.
The real question? Whether this is innovation or desperation. As ChatGPT and Perplexity dominate standalone AI, Meta’s strategy seems to be shoving its bot everywhere and hoping it sticks. Your move, users – will you engage, or banish another Meta experiment to the digital graveyard?
