WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that would allow users to send images to Meta AI for questions or edits using prompts. WhatsApp Update WABetaInfo tracker, this feature has been identified in WhatsApp beta version 2.24.14.20 for Android. With this feature, Meta AI will respond after users upload images and can also edit them if needed.
This feature will allow Meta AI to answer users’ questions about images, such as identifying locations or providing context. Users can also choose to have Meta AI edit their photos directly in chat by sharing a prompt.
It’s not yet clear to what extent Meta AI will be able to edit photos, whether it will be limited to minor edits or whether it will be a suite of AI-powered photo editing features. The feature will require Meta to evaluate and analyze uploaded photos. Users will reportedly have the option to delete their photos whenever they want.
The feature is still in development and there is no certainty as to when it will be available to the public.
Meta is also reportedly integrating additional image generation features into WhatsApp. This includes a beta feature that will allow Meta AI to create avatars for users based on their photos. Currently, Meta AI mainly offers text-related features, but with these new features, it will expand to image-related features as well.
Meta is also reportedly developing a new AI feature for WhatsApp that will allow users to generate images of themselves in various backgrounds and themes. According to a report by WABetaInfo, these AI-powered image generation capabilities have been spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android. While the feature is still under development, it could be included in a future update of the app.
First published: July 08, 2024 | 12:20 IST
