Meta is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, allowing users to chat privately with the AI assistant, share posts, images, links, and videos, aiming to keep users within its ecosystem and discourage use of third-party assistants. Rollout begins globally from Monday.
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.
# Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs | TechCrunch
Source: [https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/threads-users-can-now-chat-with-meta-ai-in-their-dms/](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/threads-users-can-now-chat-with-meta-ai-in-their-dms/)
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9:45 AM PDT · July 27, 2026
**Image Credits:**[Matthias Balk/picture alliance\(opens in a new window\)](https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/image?artistexact=picturealliance)/ Getty ImagesMeta 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](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/12/threads-tests-a-meta-ai-integration-that-works-similarly-to-grok/)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 toward 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:**MetaThe 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\.
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