New Shortcut for Meta AI Rolls Out in WhatsApp Beta Update

WhatsApp has introduced a new shortcut for its in-app Meta AI chatbot, enhancing user accessibility. As reported by WABetaInfo, the most recent update from the Meta-owned platform introduces a shortcut for Meta AI within the designated chats tab, enhancing its visibility for effortless user access.

It is important to note that this significant update has been introduced in the most recent beta version of WhatsApp for iOS 24.25.10.79, repositioning the feature from its earlier location at the top of the navigation bar.

Previously positioned atop the navigation bar, this adjustment aims to simplify access to the AI chatbot, especially on larger screens. Finally, WhatsApp incorporated the shortcut into the chats tab which makes the users discover more of AI features such as personalized image creation.

Source: WABetaInfo

This design change seems to be ongoing testing, where the Android version comes with a floating-action button for accessing Meta AI. The future extension of these features may be based on the reactions of the users and their preferences.

Meta AI, integrated across platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, offers various functions such as recommending restaurants, generating images, and providing real-time information. However it has been criticized by some users as it is invasive, especially since it cannot be fully disabled.

This design change is anticipated to have been the result of experimentation, particularly for the Android version, where the shortcut resembles a floating action icon, as indicated by the WhatsApp beta tracker.