WhatsApp to Introduce Build-Your-Own Chatbot Feature: Here’s What to Expect

Fast Summary

• WhatsApp’s AI Feature: Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) functionality, “AI Studio,” that enables users to create custom chatbots.
• Beta Testing: The feature is currently available to select beta testers and may roll out to more users soon.
• Functionality Overview:

– Users can design personalized chatbots by describing prompts, assigning roles/personalities, and selecting or generating avatars using text prompts.
– Once set up, users can interact with their chatbot via the WhatsApp interface.

• Connectivity Potential: It remains unclear if these custom-made chatbots will be shareable across platforms or accounts but similar tools have already been introduced on Instagram and Messenger.
• Timelines: public rollout details are unavailable as of now. More beta users are expected to gain access in coming weeks.
• Applications:

– Businesses could leverage this for automated customer support.
– Consumers might use it for personal tasks such as daily chores.

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