WhatsApp has introduced a beta version for testing features that are still in development. The Meta AI technology, powered by the LLaMA 2 language model, is set to be included in WhatsApp, with a select group of Android users currently having access to the function. Meta AI serves as a chatbot and tool designed to comprehend and respond to specific needs, such as answering questions or creating images from descriptions.
To access Meta AI, users must have the beta version of WhatsApp. This allows users to not only test the operation of Meta AI, but also other features that are currently in development. However, it is important to note that the beta version is a testing platform, meaning errors or changes may occur during normal use.
For Android users interested in downloading the beta version of WhatsApp, the steps are as follows:
1. Directly access the provided link, which will direct to the Play Store website.
2. Click on the “Become a tester” button.
3. After a few minutes, update the WhatsApp application to the beta version directly from the Google Play page.
Once the beta version is installed, users can start testing Meta AI by opening WhatsApp and ensuring that the beta version is being used. The Meta AI activation button should be located at the top of the screen, allowing users to interact with the chatbot and ask direct questions or request image generation from descriptions.
The platform, named “Imagine with Meta AI,” provides a free image generation service based on user-created texts. The tool utilizes around 1.1 billion public images from Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence, enabling it to generate unique images based on written descriptions.
Although Meta AI is currently available in the United States, a progressive rollout is expected in other countries in the future. The functionality can also be accessed independently from the website “imagine.meta.com” using a Facebook or Instagram account, with plans for broader availability outside the US in the coming days.
It’s important to note that user-generated content on Facebook and Instagram may be used as part of the training resources for the artificial intelligence model. Creating images with Meta AI requires a Meta account, which can be imported from existing Facebook or Instagram accounts to streamline the platform’s training process.