WhatsApp Is Working On AI Avatars For Users, To Roll Out In A Future App Update

Main Image
  • Like
  • Comment
  • Share

Last week, WhatsApp released Meta AI for Indian users. With the chatbot, users can perform several tasks, including answering various topics, generating messages for professional/personal use, or translating one language to another. Now, the messaging platform is working on another AI-based feature that will let users create AI avatars of themselves in different scenarios.

ALSO SEE: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptops Price List 2024

Imagine Yourself In Different Avatars Using Meta AI On WhatsApp

Imagine yourself as anything on WhatsApp

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users make “AI-generated images” of them. As seen in the screenshot shared by the publication, the feature will allow users to take photos of themselves once and then ask Meta AI to generate AI images of them. The feature was spotted in a new beta version for Android.

The feature’s introductory prompt is: “Imagine yourself as anything. Take photos of yourself once, then imagine yourself in any setting, from the forest to outer space.” As and when the feature arrives for users, they’ll have to type “Imagine me…” in the Meta AI chat and wait for the chatbot to come up with an image. Alternatively, users can tag Meta AI in a group chat, followed by the “imagine me…” command.

ALSO SEE: Xiaomi 128GB Storage Mobile Phones

The Feature Will Increase The Time Users Spend On WhatsApp

With the feature, users will be able to create interesting and fun images of themselves. It could be to cheer up a friend, to imagine oneself in the role of a movie star, or just to start a conversation in a group chat. While image generation via Meta AI is already available on WhatsApp, we believe that the company has trained its text-to-image model in a specific way so that it will generate more pictures based on the one used for setup.

Clearly, the feature is a way for WhatsApp to increase the time users spend on the app. The integration of Meta AI was also in the same direction, and now the ability to generate different AI avatars also does the same. Such a feature is also available on the popular photo and video-sharing platform Snapchat.

ALSO SEE: Vivo Mobile Phones Under ₹10,000

Users Will Have Full Control On The AI Avatar Feature

The WhatsApp updates tracker also highlights how users will retain full control over the feature, as they can delete the setup pictures at any given point. Further, the resulting image will always be shared in the desired conversation, whether it is a one-to-one chat with Meta AI or a group chat. Last but not least, users will be able to enable/disable this feature in the app’s settings.

You can follow Smartprix on TwitterFacebookInstagram, and Google News. Visit smartprix.com for the latest tech and auto newsreviews, and guides.

Shikhar MehrotraShikhar Mehrotra
Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems.

Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

Related Articles

ImageSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Beautiful, Bold, and Undeniably Forward-Thinking

The word “Edge” in Samsung’s dictionary has evolved. It once represented bold curves, but now signifies something entirely different: unprecedented thinness. With the Galaxy S25 Edge, that legacy has been rewritten. The curve is gone; this time, “Edge” describes its razor-thin profile. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is arguably the thinnest Galaxy phone ever created. …

ImageWhatsApp’s Beta Version Gets An Action Button For Chatting With Meta AI: WABetaInfo

The Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on an AI chatbot, and it looks like the tool is about ready, as popular WhatsApp updates tracker WABetaInfo recently spotted the chatbot in a beta update rolled out to testers. WhatsApp first announced its plans for the AI chatbot during Meta Connect 2023, held in September. …

ImageMeta Announces AI Stickers For WhatsApp: Everything You Need To Know

Meta owns many messaging and social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram. These apps enable billions of users around the world to connect and communicate with each other. Apart from text messaging, these platforms also let users send stickers, providing a fun way to convey emotions and feelings. To make sending stickers even …

ImageWhatsApp Ads: Where You’ll See Them & What Data Will The App Collect? Details Inside

The Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing in-app advertisements roughly seven years after initially announcing the feature in 2018. Similar to how ads work on Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp will showcase ads from businesses in the Stories-like Status section. Also Read: Galaxy Watch 8 To Borrow The “Squircle” Design From The Galaxy Watch Ultra: …

ImageApple To Improve Its Text-Generation AI Using User Data: How It Works And What It Means For Your Privacy?

The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has announced a significant change in how it trains its AI models. In the beta versions of iOS 18.5 and macOS 15.5, Apple will implement a new approach that improves its AI models. It will do so by comparing patterns between synthetic datasets and user-generated content. By doing this, Apple …

Discuss

Be the first to leave a comment.