Meta AI Now Available in Europe and the UK#
April 21, 2025
Great news for those in Europe and the UK – Meta AI, Meta’s powerful AI-powered chatbot, has officially launched in these regions! It’s now available on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger, which should improve your communications with personalized assistance and interactive experiences.
1. What is Meta AI and why is it needed#
Meta AI is an artificial intelligence developed by Meta to perform a wide range of tasks, making your chats more engaging and productive. It can help you:
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Create routes and find interesting places for your trip
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Provide information on various topics in answers to questions
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Recommend movies, music, restaurants and more
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Support conversations on a wide range of topics
Meta AI is integrated into popular Meta platforms, using advanced language models like LLaMA 3.2 to provide useful and natural interactions.
2. Launch in Europe and UK#
Although Meta AI is already available in many regions around the world, its launch in Europe and the UK was hampered by regulatory requirements. Data privacy was a major hurdle, with strict regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) placing severe restrictions on how users’ data can be used. But now Meta AI has officially launched in these regions, and users can experience all of its benefits. The announcement was made directly by WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart via his official WhatsApp channel.
What to expect from Meta AI#
The chatbot will gradually become available to users across Europe and the UK on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. This will allow people to use AI for planning, getting information and just having interesting conversations.
Features and limitations#
While Meta AI offers image editing features and the ability to start a voice session, these features are not available at launch in Europe and the UK. However, Meta is actively working to make these features available to European users in the future and plans to release them as part of ongoing platform updates and improvements.
Personalized experience and ongoing development#
With the introduction of Meta AI, users will be able to get a more personalized communication experience, such as customized recommendations and faster access to relevant content.
3. How to access Meta AI#
The Meta AI chatbot is now available to users in Europe and the UK who update to the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). The feature will be gradually rolled out to all users.
4. Conclusion#
Meta AI has officially launched in Europe and the UK and is available on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. It offers personalized assistance and interactive interactions. Image editing and voice sessions are not yet available. Update WhatsApp to the latest version to access Meta AI.
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