WhatsApp Android Users Will Get Option To Hide Meta AI Shortcut: Here's How

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The ability to hide the Meta AI shortcut from the Chats tab is currently accessible to certain beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta.

WhatsApp, the instant messaging application, is reportedly rolling out a feature to hide the Meta AI shortcut from the Chats tab. They created this shortcut to make it easier for users to access AI-powered chats directly from the Chats tab. However, due to user complaints, the platform has now given users the option to hide these shortcuts if they prefer.

“The shortcut was implemented with the intention of enhancing user awareness of this feature, allowing people to integrate AI interactions into their regular use of the app. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.25.15 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to hide such shortcut,” WABetaInfo reported.

According the report, a new toggle will be be available in the chat settings, allowing users to disable the new shortcut to open Meta’s AI chat from the Chats tab, which was released in a previous update. This toggle is very important as the shortcut to open the chat with the Meta AI assistant was always visible, and now more users can finally disable it.

However, this shortcut is only available if you already have access to AI chats. Otherwise, you will need to wait for a future update of the app.

The report suggested that allowing users to disable this option brings a significant advantage in terms of user experience. Many users complained about the new shortcut to quickly open the chat with Meta AI.

“This is because they do not want to use Meta’s artificial intelligence service and prefer to limit the app’s usage to interactions with friends, colleagues, and family. In addition, many people found the new shortcut visually unpleasing for the app, which recently has been redesigned to offer a more modern interface,” said WABetaInfo.

The ability to hide the Meta AI shortcut from the Chats tab is currently accessible to certain beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android update from the Google Play Store. The rollout of this feature will extend to more users over the next few days.