Arr, me hearties! WhatsApp be settin' sail fer some AI sorcery, mark me words! This be just the beginnin' of a grand adventure!
2023-08-15
Arrr! Yonder Meta be addin' generative AI to its apps, so some o' 'em scallywags can now be craftin' their own stickers, savvy? Ahoy, technology be sailin' ahead!
WhatsApp has introduced an AI-powered sticker generation tool in its recent Android beta. The tool allows users to create custom stickers by entering a prompt. For example, a user can request a sticker featuring a laughing cat on a skateboard, and the tool will generate it accordingly. The technology behind the sticker generator is unknown, with speculations suggesting it could be using a secure technology offered by Meta or a similar model like Dall-E.To try out the AI tool, users can join the Google Play Beta Program and install WhatsApp beta version 2.23.17.14. However, the sticker generator is currently only available to a small group of people, but it is expected to roll out to more users in the coming weeks. It is unclear if an iOS version will be released.
While the AI sticker generator is still a work in progress, users can report any inappropriate or harmful outputs to Meta. The generated content may have noticeable glitches or anomalies, but without access to the feature, it is uncertain if there are any flaws.
This introduction of AI to WhatsApp's platform is just the beginning for Meta. The company is also working on sticker generators for Instagram and Messenger, although they are still under development. Speculations suggest that Meta might add its Make-A-Scene tool, an image generator with an emphasis on creating artistic pieces, to WhatsApp in the future. Additionally, features like MusicGen for crafting musical compositions may be better suited for Instagram.
Overall, this WhatsApp beta release marks the start of Meta's implementation of AI-powered features across its apps.