WhatsApp is testing AI-generated stickers

WhatsApp is testing the flexibility to create customized stickers utilizing generative AI. In response to WABetaInfo, the characteristic is obtainable to a small variety of testers by means of the Google Play Beta Program. Meta is claimed to be getting ready to roll out the device extra broadly within the coming weeks.

Those that are a part of the check ought to see a Create button after they open the keyboard within the sticker tab. As with related instruments, you may enter an outline of the sticker you would like to make use of. The AI will spit out a set of stickers so that you can select from and share in your chats. As WABetaInfo notes, you may report any stickers you deem to be dangerous or inappropriate to Meta. 

The stickers are mentioned to be simply recognizable and recipients could also be knowledgeable after they see one which an AI mannequin whipped up. Engadget has requested Meta for clarification.

We have been seeing generative AI creeping into increasingly more elements of mainstream apps this yr, so it is not precisely stunning to see WhatsApp introducing AI-generated stickers. The device might make WhatsApp chats really feel extra personalised and keep away from individuals having to depend on overused stickers, GIFs and meme photos with out essentially having to depend on their very own design chops. Studies have recommended an analogous characteristic is coming to Instagram and Messenger as effectively.

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