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WhatsApp is piloting a new AI-powered feature that allows Android users to design and deploy their own custom chatbots directly within the messaging app. The feature, still in limited beta testing, builds on Meta’s broader initiative to integrate artificial intelligence tools across its communication platforms.
This experimental capability, based on Meta’s AI Studio framework, enables users to define the chatbot’s personality, behavior, and appearance. Through a prompt interface of up to 1,000 characters, users can describe the chatbot’s role—whether it’s meant to teach a topic, give personal advice, or simply engage in casual conversation. Based on the initial input, WhatsApp suggests personality traits for the bot, which can be further refined by the user.
According to Gadgets360, the system also includes an avatar generation tool, allowing users to visually customize their bots using text prompts or manual adjustments. This ensures that the chatbot has both a functional and aesthetic identity suited to its intended role.
The feature is comparable to Meta’s existing AI tools on Instagram and Messenger. While WhatsApp hasn’t confirmed if these user-made bots will be shareable or interact publicly, the infrastructure appears to support future scalability in that direction.
This development reflects a shift toward democratizing AI interaction—moving from passive consumption of AI content to active, personalized AI creation. With tools like AI Studio embedded in popular messaging platforms, users may soon build chatbot companions or assistants as easily as they send a text.
While currently restricted to a small group of beta testers, broader rollout could follow in the coming weeks. If adopted widely, this tool could transform how individuals and small businesses use WhatsApp.
As AI continues to become more integrated into everyday digital communication, WhatsApp’s entry into custom chatbot creation signals a significant step toward making conversational AI more accessible and user-driven.
