A couple of weeks ago, spotted signs that Meta was gearing up to bring AI-generated summaries for WhatsApp messages.Today, the feature is officially live for users in the U.S.Here’s how to use it.
Summarization is perhaps one of the most useful applications of generative AI, especially when it comes to quickly catching up on transactional information.Which is why, provided it’s well-implemented, using AI to condense notifications and group chats can genuinely save time.Which is why starting today, WhatsApp users in the U.S.
will be able to get a quick AI-generated recap of unread messages in any chat, making it easier to catch up, without scrolling through every meme, joke, or long-winded scheduling dispute.According to WhatsApp, the feature is entirely private, with neither Meta nor WhatsApp able to access your messages or the summaries themselves: AI summaries are off by default In addition to the privacy safeguards, which always come up when it comes to user data and AI, WhatsApp is also addressing broader concerns around consent and transparency: For now, summaries are only available in English, and are limited to users in the United States.WhatsApp says broader language and regional support is coming later this year.
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