WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new AI feature that will allow users to create custom stickers using text prompts, similar to how generative AI models like OpenAI's DALL-E work.
WhatsApp is developing a new AI-powered sticker feature. Once it is available to everyone, users will see a prompt in their sticker panel that will let them know about the new AI option.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is also not far behind: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is also investing heavily in AI. WhatsApp is also reportedly planning to bring a new AI feature to its platform.
This feature is similar to how generative AI models like OpenAI's DALL-E or Midjourney work. The dialogue will also include a button that users can click to generate stickers using AI.
While the feature is currently under testing, once it is rolled out to everyone, users will see a prompt in their sticker panel that will inform them about the new option. Additionally, a button to generate these stickers will be available.
Then, they will enter a prompt, such as "a cat wearing a hat" or "a dog playing fetch." WhatsApp will generate a series of stickers that closely match the prompt. Users can tap on any sticker they like to send to the conversation they are currently in.
However, it is not yet clear which generative AI model WhatsApp has chosen for this feature. As for privacy concerns, there is a risk that some users may use AI power to create inappropriate or harmful stickers.
WhatsApp is planning to allow users to report such stickers, but it is not yet clear what additional protection layers will be provided by the platform.