While there is no way to completely remove or turn off Meta AI on Facebook, there are some steps you can take to limit its presence and usage:
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Mute Meta AI:
- Open the Facebook mobile app and tap the search button (blue circle icon).
- Tap the blue triangle, then the "i" icon.
- Select "Mute" and choose how long you want to mute Meta AI for (e.g. "Until I change it").
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Block the Meta AI profile:
- Click on the circle symbol in the search bar.
- Click on the AI Meta profile.
- Block and restrict the profile.
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Opt out of data usage for AI training (EU/UK users only):
- Go to Facebook Settings > Privacy Center.
- Find "How Meta uses information for generative AI models".
- Click "Learn more and submit requests here".
- Fill out the form to object to your data being used.
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Use the basic mobile site:
- Access Facebook through mbasic.facebook.com instead of the app or regular site.
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Adjust privacy settings:
- Set your posts to private to minimize data that can be scraped.
- Review third-party app permissions and remove unnecessary access.
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Clear off-Facebook activity:
- Go to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Off-Facebook Activity.
- Clear history and turn off future activity tracking.
Unfortunately, there's no complete opt-out for users outside the EU/UK. The best approach is to limit your data sharing, use privacy controls, and be mindful of what you post publicly. Remember that while these steps can reduce AI interactions, they don't fully prevent Meta from using your data for AI training purposes.
Answered August 10 2024 by Toolify
