WhatsApp to Introduce Voice Chat Feature with Public Figure Voices
WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, is set to revolutionize its in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, by introducing a two-way voice chat feature. This new development will enable users to engage with the chatbot in a human-like manner, with a twist – the chatbot will be able to recognize and respond to voice commands.
According to a post by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the voice mode feature will include multiple voices of public figures, allowing users to customize their experience of interacting with the chatbot. The feature, which is currently not visible, is expected to pop up with a bottom sheet featuring the "Meta AI" logo and a blue ring icon.
The screenshots shared by WABetaInfo reveal that WhatsApp plans to implement several voices for Meta AI, each differing in pitch, tonality, and accents to provide a unique experience for users. The feature tracker mentions that there will be three voices with a UK accent and two with a US accent, as well as four voices belonging to public figures, which could be influencers or celebrities.
This new development is not a departure from Meta’s previous attempts to integrate AI chatbots into its messaging platforms. Last year, the company introduced custom AI chatbots on Messenger based on the personalities of influencers, celebrities, and other notable figures. The voice option is likely an extension of this project and could be extended to AI characters.
While the exact details about the public figure voices, such as their gender, pitch, or regional accents, have not been disclosed, it is clear that this feature will provide users with a more personalized and engaging experience. With the rise of AI-powered chatbots, this development is a significant step forward in bridging the gap between human-like conversations and machine interaction.
As WhatsApp continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible, it will be exciting to see how this new feature unfolds and what impact it has on the way we communicate.
