<ul><li>WhatsApp has introduced a new Meta AI chatbot feature represented by a blue circle in chats.</li><li>The feature is in the chat search bar and is controversial for not being removable.</li><li>It has started rolling out in EU countries after being available in the US and Canada.</li><li>The new shortcut button leads to Meta's AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT.</li><li>Privacy concerns arise as there is no option to turn off Meta AI in WhatsApp.</li><li>Meta emphasizes that personal messages remain end-to-end encrypted.</li><li>Chats with Meta AI are not encrypted, prompting users to delete them afterward.</li><li>Despite complaints, Meta AI integration in WhatsApp seems here to stay.</li><li>Meta AI's capabilities vary by region, with image requests possible in some countries.</li><li>Users either need to get used to Meta AI in WhatsApp or consider switching to alternative apps like Signal.</li></ul>

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