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Threads Users Revolt: Meta AI Unblockable!
12 May
Summary
- Meta AI chatbot on Threads cannot be blocked by users.
- Initial testing of the feature is limited to five countries.
- Users express outrage over the inability to opt out or block.
Meta is currently testing a new AI chatbot for its Threads platform, which users are finding cannot be blocked. The feature, described as being in an "early beta," is not yet available to most users but has already sparked significant backlash.
Currently, interaction with the bot is restricted to users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina, and Singapore. However, the public-facing @meta.ai account is accessible globally, and users have discovered they cannot block it. Attempts to report the account for spam have not resulted in the expected blocking option.
This situation mirrors recent events on other platforms, such as Bluesky, where an upcoming AI assistant also faced user resistance. Previously, Meta encountered similar criticism for AI-generated Instagram profiles that were difficult to block, a problem they attributed to a bug at the time.
Meta has stated that users can reduce the AI's visibility by muting the account or using the "not interested" button. Users can also hide replies that involve the AI. Despite these options, the inability to block the Meta AI directly remains a primary concern for many on Threads.
