WhatsApp’s New AI Avatars: Create Your Own Virtual Self!

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users create personalized AI avatars. These avatars can be placed in different virtual settings, like forests or outer space. The feature uses a combination of user-provided images, text prompts, and Meta’s AI Llama model.

How It Works

Users will need to submit photos of themselves, which will be used as reference images. They can then create their avatars by typing commands like ‘Imagine me’ followed by a description of the desired setting in Meta AI chat or using ‘@Meta AI imagine me…’ in other WhatsApp conversations.

Privacy and Control

This feature is optional and must be enabled in WhatsApp settings. Users can delete their reference images stored in Meta AI settings at any time, ensuring privacy and control over their personal data.

Availability

There is no specific timeline for the general availability of this feature. WhatsApp is gradually rolling it out, focusing on functionality and security. Users can look forward to a new level of personalization and creativity in their messaging experience.