WhatsApp for Android is reported to quickly combine a two-way voice chat characteristic for the in-app synthetic intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. Now, a brand new report claims that the voice mode characteristic will even embody a number of voices of public figures, permitting customers to customize their expertise of interacting with the chatbot. Moreover, different voices from the US and the UK are additionally mentioned to be built-in into the characteristic. Notably, Meta AI voice mode shall be able to holding conversations with the customers in a human-like method.
In response to a post by WhatsApp characteristic tracker WABetaInfo, the data relating to the voices of public figures was noticed in WhatsApp beta for Android model 2.24.19.32. The characteristic is presently not seen, and in consequence, those that have signed up for the Google Beta Programme will be unable to see it.
Within the screenshot shared by the characteristic tracker, it may be seen that WhatsApp is planning to implement a number of voices for Meta AI. These voices are mentioned to vary in pitch, tonality, and accents to permit a novel expertise for customers. These will doubtless be much like ChatGPT’s current Voice Mode which provides 4 totally different voices to customers.
As per the characteristic tracker, there are three voices with a UK accent and two with a US accent. The main points about their gender, pitch, or regional accents weren’t shared. Apparently, it’s mentioned that there will even be 4 voices belonging to public figures. Whereas the names weren’t disclosed, it’s mentioned that they may very well be of influencers or celebrities.
This isn’t a brand new transfer for Meta, the mother or father firm of WhatsApp. Final yr, the corporate launched a number of customized AI chatbots on Messenger primarily based on the personalities of influencers, celebrities, and different notable figures. The voice choice is probably going an extension of that undertaking and may very well be prolonged to the AI characters.
Aside from this, the interface of the Meta AI Voice Mode for WhatsApp was additionally revealed in an earlier report. As soon as activated, the characteristic is claimed to pop up with a backside sheet with “Meta AI” written on high and the blue ring icon positioned on the middle.