At Meta Connect 2024 on Wednesday, Meta introduced new updates to WhatsApp that enable users to interact with Meta AI using their voices and photos.
According to Meta, these updates aim to “make it easier for more people” to share their ideas, enhance their conversations, and explore new experiences.
Key Features: Talk to Meta AI on WhatsApp
Talk to Me: Users can now speak directly to Meta AI, which will respond verbally. By pressing the waveform button, you can ask questions, and the AI will provide explanations. This feature will gradually introduce different voice options, including voices of various celebrities.
Look at This: Users can send photos to Meta AI for information. For instance, if you photograph a menu in another language, you can ask the AI to translate it. Additionally, you can take a picture of a plant and inquire about its care.
Edit My Photo: Meta AI now offers photo editing capabilities, allowing users to add, remove, or modify elements in their pictures. You can eliminate unwanted people from a background or change the color of an object to visualize it differently.
Furthermore, Meta is expanding its business AIs, aiming to improve customer service for users interacting with businesses. They confirmed that they are starting with thousands of businesses using the WhatsApp Business app, with plans to broaden these services over the next year.
Announcing the updates, Meta posted:
Meta AI continues to rapidly advance, and we’re excited to bring new features to people around the world. Please keep sharing your feedback and tag us on Threads to showcase the creative ways you’re using Meta AI. A year into introducing Meta AI on WhatsApp, we’ve received incredibly positive responses from those using this technology.