WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on previous conversations

WhatsApp is introducing a new Writing Help feature, an AI-powered tool designed to help users draft messages based on previous conversations. The company claims that the feature is built with privacy in mind. WhatsApp introduced several updates last week, including AI-generated replies for personal conversations under the “AI Writing Help” feature, which was first launched last August. The Meta-owned company said in a blog post that this latest update will help users get their message “just right.”

Notably, the feature was previously limited to select regions, including the United States. However, in its latest blog post, WhatsApp has confirmed that it will be available for everyone soon. The privacy of personal chats remains intact even when users use the Writing Help feature, says WhatsApp.

With this move, the messaging platform appears to be encouraging users to rely on its built-in AI tools for composing messages, rather than turning to rival services like ChatGPT or Claude. However, the choice ultimately rests with users to decide which platform they trust to draft or refine their messages.

To use the feature, users need to open a chat, tap on the text input field, then on the stickers section, and then select the AI icon marked by a pencil with sparkles.

WhatsApp has also introduced a one-tap storage management feature to help users declutter their devices without losing important conversations. The new Manage Storage option, accessible by tapping the chat name, allows users to identify and delete large media files directly within any chat, without having to delete the entire conversation.