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Meta Begins Testing AI Integration on Threads in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina and Singapore
Meta is beta testing a feature on Threads that lets users mention Meta AI in public posts and replies for real-time context on trends, breaking stories and recommendations. The test is underway in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina and Singapore. Meta AI responds publicly from the @meta.ai account and plans to expand after gathering early feedback.
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Threads is testing a Meta AI integration that allows users with public accounts to mention Meta AI in a post or reply to get context, TechCrunch reported. The Meta AI feature on Threads is currently in beta testing in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina, and Singapore.
Meta told TechCrunch in an email that the feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.
Ai account. Meta AI responds in the language used in the post it was mentioned in. The idea is similar to Grok’s role on X. Grok generated posts praising Hitler on X. Meta AI has stronger safeguards in place than Grok, TechCrunch reported. ai, use the “Not interested” option on any Meta AI post, or hide a Meta AI reply that appears directly on their post.
Meta plans to learn from early feedback and will continue improving the experience before expanding it to more people. Aisha Malik is a consumer news reporter at TechCrunch.
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