WhatsApp introduces new Meta AI screen for smoother chatbot interactions

WhatsApp is set to enhance user experience with an exciting upcoming update featuring a dedicated Meta AI screen, making interactions with the chatbot even better and smoother.

According to WABetaInfo, Meta's popular instant-messaging app's new Meta AI screen is set to be released in a future update, as indicated in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.5.22 update.

Users can explore the new Meta AI screen by long-pressing the floating action button from the chat list, enabling voice commands for easier engagement.

This shortcut will provide a faster way to engage with the chatbot using voice, as the chatbot can start listening to the prompt immediately upon opening the dedicated screen, without requiring any manual activation.

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.