A new button has been spotted on WhatsApp. Upon request, he will deliver a laughing cat on a skateboard. But it can do a lot more.
A new button on WhatsApp gives you a picture of a cat on a skateboard if you wish. (Source: NynkevanHolten/depositphotos.com)
- In the beta version of WhatsApp, a button labeled “Create” was discovered in the sticker section.
- You can use it to start an AI.
- This creates stickers from text instructions.
Artificial intelligence is now apparently also being introduced into WhatsApp. This is indicated by a new button that appeared for some users of the beta version of the messenger for Android phones. The button is labeled “Create” and can be found in the sticker area.
As the fan blog WABetaInfo reports, new WhatsApp stickers can be created using it. But you don’t need any graphic talent, just an idea of what the sticker should look like. You package these into a sentence and an artificial intelligence creates the sticker based on the information. WABetaInfo has already tried out the feature. The sentence “Laughing cat on a skateboard” immediately returned a good result. But see for yourself.
WhatsApp will soon allow you to generate your own stickers using AI using a button. (Source: WABetaInfo)
WhatsApp is testing AI-generated stickers
According to information from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp uses an AI from the parent company Meta to create the stickers. Inappropriate stickers can be reported and discarded.
WhatsApp is not the first messenger to experiment with AI. Competitor Snapchat has had an assistant called “My AI” for a few weeks now. You can ask them questions that concern you in a chat.
It remains to be seen when the new WhatsApp will be rolled out to all users. The new button is currently only shown to a few selected testers. Recently, WhatsApp has been rolling out new functions more and more quickly. There is also a new button for video chats. But you should think carefully about whether you press it.
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