Meta-owned WhatsApp frequently makes headlines for experimenting with features.
This time, it has, reportedly, come up with an add-on that will enable users to interact with its recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI.
The feature which is being touted to revolutionise users is at present under beta testing. It will enable users to send voice messages directly to the AI chatbot.
According to updates from the WhatsApp feature tracker, WABetaInfo, this functionality is being rolled out in the WhatsApp beta version for Android, specifically version 2.24.16.10.
This is said to enhance overall user experience. As for now, MetaAI can only respond to messages in text format but after this update things will change for good.
At present, the feature is reportedly being rolled out to a small group of beta testers who will be able to use it.
In the coming weeks, WhatsApp may expand it to a larger user group.
Method to use this new feature
According to a report by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the voice messages feature for Meta AI was recently spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.16.10.
Once this feature is rolled out, users enrolled in the Google Play Beta programme will be able to tap the Meta AI button to access the chat interface, where a new voice message icon will appear.
This icon, similar to the one found in other chats and groups, is located next to the text field at the bottom.
According to WABetaInfo’s report, this will enable users to send voice messages to Meta AI, which can process the audio, understand the query, and generate a text response.
The said feature will be particularly useful for users who may find it inconvenient to type long questions but still need information quickly.
It is especially beneficial for users who are frequently on the move. While Meta AI has always been multimodal with the capability to generate images, it has not previously supported audio generation or processing. This update could potentially change that.
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