Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs

In Brief Posted: 9:45 AM PDT · July 27, 2026 Image Credits:Matthias Balk/picture alliance (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Aisha Malik Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads’ DMs, giving users a way to chat…

In Brief Posted: 9:45 AM PDT · July 27, 2026 Image Credits:Matthias Balk/picture alliance (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Aisha Malik Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads’ DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant. Although Threads users in select markets could already interact with Meta AI in public posts, like people can with Grok on X, this new integration lets users talk with the AI assistant privately. By giving users an easier way to talk to an AI chatbot, Meta is looking to keep users within its ecosystem, with an eye towards discouraging them from using third-party assistants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Meta AI is already available within DMs on Meta’s other platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Image Credits:Meta / The new integration lets users share Threads posts, images, links, and videos directly with Meta AI. You can ask follow-up questions and dive deeper into topics, too. The update will be rolled out globally starting Monday, the company says. Meta noted it’s continuing to test Meta AI in Threads public feeds in a handful of global markets, and is considering feedback before expanding availability more broadly. Users who want to see fewer Meta AI replies in their feed can mute @meta.ai, use the “Not interested” option on any Meta AI post, or hide Meta AI replies that appear on their post. By further integrating Meta AI into Threads, Meta is positioning its X rival as a place where you can get information and recommendations without having to leave the app. Topics AI, Apps, Threads October 13 – 15 San Francisco Scale faster. Grow your portfolio. Gain practical expertise. No matter your goal, Disrupt can empower you.Save up to $330 today! REGISTER NOW Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. StrictlyVC Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. No newsletters selected. Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. Related Robotics Enigma raises $71M to make controlling a robot as easy as adjusting the volume Marina Temkin 5 hours ago Robotics Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI? Tim Fernholz 17 hours ago AI Monday.com is the latest tech company to blame AI for layoffs — here are 20 others Rebecca Bellan Connie Loizos 2 days ago Latest in Apps In Brief Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs Aisha Malik 1 hour ago Apps Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time Aisha Malik 5 hours ago Government & Policy Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same Aisha Malik 3 days ago

Source: TechCrunch — Published July 27, 2026 at 16:45 UTC — Category: Business