WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will soon allow users to create AI-generated profile photos on Android smartphones. The feature, called AI Profile Photos, is currently under development and may not be available even to beta testers of the app who have signed up through the Google Play beta program. According to the report, the AI Profile Photos feature can allow users to create personalized pictures using artificial intelligence (AI) that match their interests, personalities and moods.
AI profile pictures on WhatsApp
According to a report by WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, the instant messaging platform is testing an AI Profile Photos feature in the WhatsApp for Android beta update 2.24.11.17. It was found to be found alongside another feature that can allow users to create custom stickers based on user-supplied descriptions using AI.
WhatsApp's rumored AI Profile Photos feature
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Based on the screenshot, WhatsApp users need to provide a message describing the image they want to generate on a new page called Create an AI profile picture. The AI Profile Photos feature creates a custom photo that matches the description. The report speculates that this feature can help users avoid sharing their profile photos, reducing the risk of unauthorized use.
The feature is still under development and may be available in a future version of WhatsApp for Android. It's just one of many new features the platform is working on, along with another that may allow users to improve their messaging experience using AI-powered stickers. On Tuesday, it was reported that the instant messaging platform was also working on a feature that could allow users to clear their unread message count.
However, it is important to note that not all features that have been tested make it to the public version of WhatsApp. Also, updates are rolled out gradually, which means that not everyone can receive them on their devices at the same time.
