Meta's new AI tool is irking some of its users - FoxNea
Meta wants to be a player in the AI space, but its efforts to do so have some users annoyed. Are we ready for Nvidia’s Blackwell chip?
The tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday (Apr. 18) that it would deploy the Meta AI assistant in a dozen countries across all of its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Since then, users of the social media platforms have complained about the tool inundating their feeds.
Users' Frustrations
The AI tool can be used in feeds, chats, and search across Meta’s apps. It is also intended to “make images faster,” which means users can type a suggestion and the Meta’s AI assistant will adjust and generate that image as a user adds details, the company said in its post. The image feature, however, is only available on WhatsApp and Meta’s AI web experience, it added.
Despite Meta’s claims that its AI tool can help plan a night out or even recommend a restaurant with a sunset view, users who frequent the platform’s social media apps have found it cumbersome. For instance, user Michael Taylor expressed his frustration on Twitter, mentioning how Instagram's search function worsened due to the use of Meta AI.
Another user, Makay, shared her experience of trying to search on Instagram and not wanting to interact with AI. When asked about disabling Meta’s AI tool, she mentioned that there was no straightforward way to do so.
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A Meta spokesperson told NBC News that as of now, the tech giant has not put together a formal disabling method. Users may not be able to completely disable it from their experience, but they can turn to the search bar for their queries.
Conclusion
Meta is putting its ChatGPT competitor AI assistant on Facebook and Instagram. The company recently unveiled a new AI chip and is upgrading its smart glasses with new AI capabilities. However, the user feedback on Meta's AI tool indicates that there are challenges to address in ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience for all.
