WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to generate an AI image of themselves using Meta AI. Users can take a selfie and write a prompt for the desired mood and background. The feature is still in development and will be available in a future update.
WhatsApp AI selfie generator in development (Screenshot credit: WABetaInfo)
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will let users generate an image of themselves using Meta AI, requiring them to take a selfie and write a prompt describing the mood and context of the photo.
WABetaInfo has spotted an in-development feature in WhatsApp beta version 2.24.14.13 for Android, and as per the report, the AI-generated selfie feature is not available yet but is expected to arrive in a future update.
Meta AI – Imagine Me
According to screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, users need to take a series of photos, which Meta AI will analyze and generate an AI image. Users can delete these setup photos at any time from Meta AI settings.
Meta AI for WhatsApp expands to 12+ countries in English 🌍
If available in your country, you can now ask Meta AI a question via the search function at the top of the chat. pic.twitter.com/M6puLhkQNm
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 18, 2024
To generate an AI image, users can type “Imagine me” in Meta AI chat, or use “@Meta AI imagine me” in other chats. Meta AI reportedly cannot read other messages, and the generated image will be shared in the conversation, protecting users' privacy.
It is worth noting that this feature is optional and users have to opt in. If you want to enable this feature, you will first need to go to settings and take a setup photo.
📝 WhatsApp Beta 2.24.14.13 for Android: What's new?
WhatsApp is developing an optional feature that will allow users to generate images of themselves using Meta AI, which will be available in a future update. https://t.co/3SE9pjOx6a pic.twitter.com/UtVhG0RROn
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) July 1, 2024
The feature is expected to allow users to place themselves in a variety of backgrounds, from forests to space, to generate some interesting selfies. Samples shared by Meta in leaked screenshots include people in neon settings wearing futuristic gear and outfits, ranger outfits in a forest, and artistic photos of users adorned with flowers.
The testing of the AI selfie generation feature follows the expansion of Meta AI chat integration to WhatsApp. The feature is currently available on Android, iOS, and WhatsApp Web in India, as well as across all linked devices.
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