WhatsApp appears to be working on a new generative AI feature that will allow users to create personalized avatars of themselves. WABetaInfo first discovered the new feature in WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.14.7 .
The AI feature will likely use a combination images and text user-provided AI Llama model, will create the avatars.
A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo says that users can imagine themselves in any environment and create the avatar thanks to AI.
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To create a personalized avatar, WhatsApp users will need to take photos of themselves. These photos will be used to train Meta AI to produce images of the user in various environments. WhatsApp users will then be able to create their avatars by typing “Imagine me” in the Meta AI chat or in other conversations , with a description of the environment (by typing “@Meta AI imagine me…”).
The feature is reportedly optional and will require users to manually enable it in WhatsApp settings.
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The feature is under development, so we don't know when it will be widely available. If it does launch, it could be very interesting. It will give users the ability to express themselves in a unique way, creating avatars that reflect their personality and preferences. This offers a more personal and fun communication experience.
Additionally, the ability to create avatars in any fictional environment allows users to explore their creativity and share their creations with friends and family. This can enhance interaction and social connection between users.
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On the other hand, there are also challenges to consider. Using generative AI to create avatars on WhatsApp may raise privacy and security . Users need to be careful about how their personal information and images are used.
Source: www.theverge.com
