WhatsApp Beta Tests Personalized AI Chatbots – A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming!

WhatsApp Beta for Android update is here and as per WBI there is a new feature that is going to create personalized AI chatbots. In the previous update of WhatsApp Beta for Android, a new feature was spotted by WBI, in which Whatsapp tested a dedicated tab for AI powered chats. Due to that feature, users will be able to use AI tools and features conveniently. Now WhatsApp is working on developing AI chats with personalized AI characters. Soon users will be able to create AI chatbots, and can make them unique with specific expertise.

There was a feature available on Instagram of personalizing your AI, but now WhatsApp is bringing it to its own platform with more functionality. This means that users will be able to create their customized AI, meaning, users can bring their own AI ideas to life by creating their tailored AI which will have specific qualities. But our guess is that, it would not be much different from OpenAI's customized instructions.

On Whatsapp AI Chatbot users will have to add a description to their AI character, mentioning what it does and how it is different from other AIs. The AI character can be made of any type, from entertainment and productivity, to a friend or personal assistant. There will also be some options and suggestions for users to choose from if they don't know what type of AI character they want to create.

The descriptions of AI characters that users will provide will be used in shaping the character’s personality. WhatsApp will also ask users to tell what is the main objective and role of their AI character. All of these questions will help WhatsApp create an AI chatbot similar to what users have imagined. Right now, this feature is under development and WhatsApp hasn't made any official announcement about it. So we don't know when this feature will be available to the public.

It is important to note that WhatsApp’s upcoming personalized AI chatbot feature may face delays or never be released, considering Meta’s recent decision to remove its AI personalities from Facebook and Instagram due to backlash.

On the other hand, Meta's privacy practices, especially its use of user data for AI model training, have long raised concerns. The company has faced criticism for its handling of personal information, with many users wary of how their data is utilized for AI development. While caution is advised, careful usage of the new WhatsApp feature is recommended, keeping in mind the potential privacy implications of sharing personal data with AI.

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by Arooj Ahmed via Digital Information World