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WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to create personalized AI avatars of themselves.
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to create personalized AI avatars of themselves, capable of being placed in various virtual environments.
According to The Verge, the feature discovered in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.7 leverages a combination of user-provided images, text prompts, and Meta’s AI Llama model to generate these personalized avatars.
According to screenshots taken by The Verge, users will be able to imagine themselves “in any environment, from the forest to space.”
The generated images would be reminiscent of those produced by popular AI generators like Lensa AI or Snapchat’s “Dreams” selfie feature.
To generate these personalized avatars, WhatsApp users will first have to submit photographs of themselves, which will serve as reference images for Meta AI.
Subsequently, users can create their avatars by typing commands such as “Picture me” followed by a description of the desired setting in the Meta AI chat or by using “@Meta AI imagine me…” in other WhatsApp conversations.
This feature is expected to be optional and will require users to manually enable it in WhatsApp settings.
Additionally, users will have the ability to delete stored reference images at any time in Meta AI’s settings, ensuring privacy and control of personal data.
Despite its innovative potential, there is no specific timeline for the general availability of this new AI avatar feature. WhatsApp continues to roll out support for its Meta AI chatbot and real-time AI image generation capabilities, particularly in the United States.
Therefore, the launch of the AI avatar feature could be a phased rollout as WhatsApp and Meta navigate the complexities associated with generative AI tools, according to The Verge.
Given previous challenges with generative AI technologies, Meta appears to be taking a cautious approach to ensuring the functionality and security of this upcoming feature.
As development progresses, WhatsApp users can expect a new dimension of personalization and creativity in their messaging experience, facilitated by advanced AI capabilities.
First published: July 05, 2024 | 08:32 IST
