# A.I. Chat App Assistants Facebook Messenger M Helps Make Plans, Payments and More By Michael Hines | Published 2017-04-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-messenger-m References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/04/06/facebook-messenger-ai-m-clippy/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link) & [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/04/06/facebook-messenger-ai-m-clippy/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link) [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-splitting-features) Messenger M is a new [artificial intelligence feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-messaging-platform) designed to make the messaging app "more useful, seamless and delightful." At least that's how Facebook puts it anyway. What M does is offer suggestions based on the conversation you're having. For example: If payment is being talked about then an option to transfer money will pop up. Should the group chat be in turmoil over what restaurant to eat at Facebook Messenger M will suggest conducting a poll. You'll know when M is active as a small icon with the letter will appear in the Messenger chat box. Facebook Messenger M can be disabled if users get sick of constantly fielding suggestions from the [A.I.-powered bot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mico). However, you may want to leave it active as the company says M learns your preferences and tendencies the more you use it. For now Facebook Messenger M is only available to those in the U.S., although a global roll out is planned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artificial Intelligence Chat Assistants:** Opportunity for businesses to develop AI-powered chat assistants that offer suggestions and enhance user experience. - **Seamless Chat App Integration:** Businesses can explore ways to integrate chat apps with AI features to improve customer interactions and streamline processes. - **Personalized AI Recommendations:** Opportunity to leverage AI technology to provide personalized recommendations based on user conversations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Messaging Apps:** Messaging app providers can incorporate AI features to differentiate and enhance their platforms. - **Payment Services:** Payment service providers can integrate with AI chat assistants to enable seamless and convenient money transfers during conversations. - **Restaurant and Food Services:** Restaurants can leverage AI chat assistants to suggest and facilitate decision-making processes for group dining plans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/me-bot.md) - [Ai-Supported Smart Dating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating-2.md) - [AI-Powered Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgptpowered-shopping-assistant.md) - [Group-Focused AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-chat-platform.md) - [Integrated Bill Splitting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-splitting-features.md) - [AI-Powered Insights Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapp-ai.md) - [AI Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viber-ai.md) - [AI-Enhanced Messaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffy-muffins.md) - [AI Messaging Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-for-texting.md)