WhatsApp to Introduce Personalized AI Chatbot Creation Feature
WhatsApp is advancing its AI capabilities with a feature that enables users to create personalized AI chatbots directly within the app. This innovation comes as part of the platform’s broader expansion of AI tools, reflected in reports of a redesigned Android interface, which replaces the “Communities” tab with a new “AIs” tab.
New AI Chatbot Tool
According to WABetaInfo, the feature was identified in the beta version 2.25.1.26 of WhatsApp for Android. It allows users to design AI character chatbots with an intuitive creation process, offering suggestions to make development simple and accessible.
Users will be able to define the chatbot’s purpose and tasks, making the tool valuable even for individuals without technical expertise. This approach emphasizes user-friendliness and broad accessibility.
Beta Testing Phase
Currently, the feature is in its testing phase, and no official release date has been announced. Even beta testers do not yet have access to the tool. WhatsApp continues to refine and improve the feature, promising further updates as development progresses.
Meta’s AI Integration
The feature leverages Meta’s advanced AI technologies, including the open-source Large Language Model, Llama 3, which powers AI capabilities like Meta AI, already integrated into WhatsApp.
This development positions WhatsApp as a significant player in AI-driven communication, offering tools for professional and commercial users. Businesses could use these chatbots for tasks such as customer support, enabling enhanced communication efficiency.
