WhatsApp's new Meta AI upgrade will improve user-chatbot interactions

WhatsApp is working on an exciting new update that explores the implementation of a dedicated Meta AI screen to improve the way users interact with the chatbot.

The popular Meta-owned instant-messaging app's new Meta AI screen is scheduled for release in a future update, WABetaInfo reported citing WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.22 update.

Users of the app will be able to launch this new screen by long-pressing the Meta AI floating action button from the chat list and use their voice to give a command to the chatbot.

This step eliminates the need to open the traditional chat to access AI-powered assistance.

It is important to note that Meta AI will only be able to listen to a user's voice when this dedicated screen is open and not otherwise.

This ensures that users have full control over when the chatbot can actively process voice input, preventing any unintended or background listening. 

To enhance transparency, the Android OS will display a privacy indicator in the status bar whenever Meta AI is actively listening. 

Since this indicator is controlled by the operating system, no app can intercept or alter its behaviour to mask or hide its activity. 

Additionally, users will be able to stop the listening mode and switch to text-based chat at any time with a simple tap on the microphone button or by entering text in the input field.

This dedicated Meta AI screen will also include the option to configure the chatbot's voice directly from the interface, eliminating the need to navigate through the chatbot info screen.

Users will no longer have to manually enter a chat and select a mode of interaction, as the AI will be instantly ready to assist upon opening the dedicated screen in the future.