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“My AI” is Snapchat’s built-in chatbot powered by advanced OpenAI technology. It can chat, answer questions, suggest restaurants, plan trips, or just hold a random conversation. Sounds cool, right? Well… not for everyone in 2026.
Why Do People Want to Remove It?
For some, it feels intrusive. Others say it’s annoying, unnecessary, or even a privacy concern—and when something you didn’t ask for gets pinned to the top of your chats? Yeah, it still rubs people the wrong way.
In 2026, the reasons have grown. Many users experience AI fatigue—they’re tired of AI being pushed into every app. There’s also the paywall controversy: Snapchat still gates complete removal behind its Snapchat+ subscription, which many see as unfair. Privacy-minded users worry about data training, even if My AI doesn’t “listen.” And parents are increasingly concerned about their teens getting inaccurate or biased advice from an unregulated chatbot.
Methods to Get Rid of AI on Snapchat in 2026
Here’s how to take control of your Snapchat experience this year.
Method 1: Remove My AI with Snapchat+ Subscription (Still the Only Official Way)
The only way to completely remove My AI from your chat feed remains subscribing to Snapchat+, a paid service. As of 2026, pricing may vary by region, but is typically around $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, with occasional promotions or free trials.
Snapchat+ unlocks exclusive features, including the ability to unpin or clear My AI from your chat list. Here’s how to do it:
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Open Snapchat: Launch the app on your iPhone or Android device.
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Go to the Chat Tab: Swipe right from the camera screen to access your chats.
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Long-Press My AI: Find My AI at the top of your chat list, tap and hold its icon.
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Access Chat Settings: Select “Chat Settings” from the pop-up menu.
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Clear from Chat Feed: Tap “Clear from Chat Feed,” then confirm by selecting “Clear” in the prompt.
Method 2: Unpin My AI (Free Users)
If you don’t want to pay for Snapchat+, you still can’t fully remove My AI, but you can unpin it to make it less prominent.
Unpinning moves My AI from the top of your chat list, letting your actual friends take priority. Here’s how:
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Open Snapchat: Start the app on your device.
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Go to Your Profile: Tap your Bitmoji or profile icon in the top-left corner.
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Access Snapchat+ Settings: Even free users can see this section. Scroll to the Snapchat+ banner in your profile and tap it.
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Unpin My AI: Find the option for My AI and toggle it from “Pinned” to “Unpinned.”
This won’t remove My AI entirely, but it’ll stop it from hogging the top spot in your chats. You can still access it by scrolling through your chat list if you change your mind.
Method 3: Limit My AI’s Access to Your Data (Free Users)
If privacy is your main concern in 2026, you can restrict what My AI can see, like your Snapchat Stories or location data. This works for both free and Snapchat+ users:
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Open the Chat Tab: Swipe right from the camera screen.
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Long-Press My AI: Tap and hold the My AI chat.
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Go to Privacy Settings: Select “Privacy Settings” from the menu.
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Toggle Off Story Access: Find the “My Story” option and switch it off to prevent My AI from viewing your stories.
To further reduce My AI’s data collection:
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Go to Settings: Tap your profile icon, then the gear icon in the top-right corner.
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Clear My AI Data: Scroll to “Privacy Controls,” select “Clear Data,” then choose “Clear My AI Data.” Confirm the action.
Note for 2026: Clearing data erases past interactions but does not stop future data processing.
Method 4: Block My AI
Some users have reported a workaround to block My AI without a Snapchat+ subscription. As of 2026, Snapchat has largely patched this method, and it rarely works. Attempting it repeatedly may flag your account for unusual activity. If you want to try:
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Open the Chat Tab: Swipe right to your chats.
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Access My AI’s Profile: Tap My AI, then tap its profile name at the top.
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Report the Account: Scroll to the bottom of the profile to find the “Report” option. Select any reason.
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Block My AI: After reporting, Snapchat may offer an option to block My AI. Confirm by selecting “Block.”
Consider this method unreliable in 2026.
Method 5: Delete Individual My AI Conversations
If you’ve interacted with My AI and want to erase specific messages or entire conversations, you can do this without a subscription:
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Open the Chat Tab: Swipe right to view your chats.
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Find My AI Conversation: Tap the My AI chat to open it.
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Delete Messages: Long-press any message you want to remove, then select “Delete” and confirm.
Clear Entire Conversation:
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Go to your profile, tap the gear icon.
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Select “Clear Data,” then “Clear Conversations.”
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Tap the “X” next to My AI and confirm.
Is Upgrading to Snapchat+ Worth It Just to Remove AI ?
Pros of Snapchat+ in 2026:
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Remove My AI from chat feed
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Exclusive icons and themes
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Story rewatch count
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Custom notification sounds
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New for 2026: Potential early access to new AI features, higher priority AI query limits, and custom AI Bitmoji outfits.
Cons:
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Paid monthly/annual subscription
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For many, AI removal is still the primary reason to subscribe
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No permanent deletion—My AI returns if you cancel
Final Thoughts
Getting rid of My AI on Snapchat remains straightforward for Snapchat+ subscribers, who can clear it from their chat feed in a few taps. Free users have limited options but can unpin My AI, restrict its data access, or mute its notifications. The core reality in 2026 is unchanged: complete removal is a premium feature. Whichever method you choose, you can reclaim some control over your Snapchat experience and keep your chats focused on friends, not AI. If you’re still having trouble or want to explore more Snapchat features, check Snapchat’s official support page for additional guidance.
FAQs
1. Can I permanently delete My AI from Snapchat?
Only Snapchat+ users can remove it from the chat feed. Free users can unpin, mute, or clear the conversation. There is no permanent “delete” option—it may return if you cancel Snapchat+.
2. Is there a cost to remove My AI?
Yes. Snapchat+ is a paid subscription that enables the removal feature. Prices may have increased since launch.
3. What’s the difference between removing and hiding My AI?
Removing (Snapchat+) clears it from your chat list. Hiding (free users) means unpinning or muting it.
4. Will Snapchat punish me for trying to block AI using the report method?
In 2026, repeated or suspicious use of the report function to block AI could flag your account for review. Using unofficial mods or third-party apps risks suspension.
5. Is My AI listening to my conversations or using my camera?
No, My AI only processes text you send it and data you’ve allowed it to access (like Stories). It does not actively listen through your microphone or access your camera without permission.
6. (NEW) Can I stop My AI from learning from my chats?
No. You can clear past data, but ongoing interactions are processed by Snapchat’s systems to improve the service. Restricting Story and Location access limits the data it has about you.
7. (NEW) Are there parental controls for My AI?
Yes. Parents using Snapchat’s Family Center can see if their teen has been chatting with My AI, but cannot directly disable it through parental controls. Open communication with teens about AI is recommended.
