Meta will make AI bots more prominent in WhatsApp, a feature nobody really requested from the otherwise great chat app.

Because Meta AI is connected to the web, you can use it to get real-time information such as news, weather, or an update on current events. Now, instead of logging out of the app, you can simply ask Meta, “What are the top 3 new stories of the day?” and you’ll get the answer accompanied by source links for further reading.

The new Meta AI widget will be completely optional and will sit alongside WhatsApp’s existing widgets. Designed for convenience, it lets users chat with Meta AI straight from their home screen, skipping the need to open the app.

You’ll find Meta AI front and center in Meta’s apps: In the Facebook Messenger app, for example, tap Chats and you’ll see a Meta AI input box right at the top, above your real life friends and family members. Tap inside that box, and you can start chatting about whatever topic you like. You can also tap Meta AI on the tab bar at the bottom.

WhatsApp is developing a new home screen widget for Android that provides direct access to Meta AI, making it easier for users to engage with the AI assistant. The 4x1 widget will feature two main functions: tapping the text area will open a chat with Meta AI,