Meta's AI Chatbots Now Message You First to Boost Engagement

Meta's AI chatbots can now message you first on Facebook and WhatsApp. Learn how this works, why it's controversial, and what it means for your privac
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Meta's AI Chatbots Now Message You First to Boost Engagement
Meta AI Chatbots Are Now Messaging You First — Here’s Why It Matters Meta AI chatbots are evolving — and they’re getting a lot more proactive. Instead of waiting for you to start the conversation, these chatbots are now messaging you first on platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. If you've ever imagined getting a movie recommendation from an AI that remembers your favorite directors or composers, you're not far from reality. According to internal documents leaked to Business Insider, Meta is working closely with a data labeling firm, Alignerr, to build chatbots capable of initiating contact and following up with users based on past interactions. This marks a shift in how AI companions engage with people — making conversations more dynamic, but also raising new privacy and safety concerns. Image Credits:Meta How Meta AI Chatbots Work and Why They're Messaging You First The new proactive messaging system from Meta is powered by its AI Studio platform, where…