New WhatsApp feature lets users share chats with Meta AI

WhatsApp is introducing an exciting new feature that allows users to easily forward messages and media directly to Meta AI, currently available to select beta testers. 

Beta testers with the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.18.8 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, can explore a new way to interact with Meta AI through the capability to forward messages, WABetaInfo reported.

To see if you have access to this feature, simply attempt to forward a message. If Meta AI is visible in the forwarding screen, you can seamlessly send text, images, or videos straight to the chatbot. 

This enhancement streamlines the process of sharing content with Meta AI, making it more efficient for users seeking assistance, asking questions, or requesting analyses of their forwarded content. 

Previously, users had to copy and paste information into the Meta AI chat, but this new functionality eliminates the hassle of saving or retyping, allowing for instant sharing of messages and media.

When forwarding messages on the popular Meta-owned instant messaging app, the new feature also gives users the option to include a note alongside their selected messages or media. 

This helps enhance the context of the forwarded content, allowing Meta AI to better grasp the user's intent. 

For instance, if a user forwards a photo, they might ask, "Is this image authentic?" or "Can you describe what you see?" This additional context enables Meta AI to offer more relevant and insightful responses for users seeking information, clarifications, or quick summaries. 

Importantly, Meta AI can only access content that users choose to share intentionally. Forwarding messages is entirely optional, and any shared content may be used by Meta to help improve its AI systems. 

Additionally, it is possible that this message forwarding option is also becoming available in the stable version of the app. This means that users who are not enrolled in the beta programme may also be able to take advantage of this feature.

The new feature will be rolled out to even more people over the coming weeks.