WhatsApp has launched a new feature, Message Summaries, to help users manage unread chats more efficiently. According to a blog post by WhatsApp, the update leverages Meta AI to generate short summaries of unread messages, allowing users to understand conversations at a glance without opening each message.
The feature runs on Meta’s Private Processing technology, which ensures that summaries are generated entirely on the user’s device. Neither WhatsApp nor Meta can access the messages or the AI-generated summaries. The process remains private, with no indication within chats that the feature was used.
Message Summaries is turned off by default and can be enabled manually. Users can manage which chats are summarised through the Advanced Chat Privacy settings, offering control over where AI tools are applied.
The rollout begins with English-language support for users in the United States, with wider availability expected later this year. The feature adds to Meta’s growing focus on integrating AI into its platforms.
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