WhatsApp working on a way for you to forward a message to Meta AI

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WhatsApp is working on making Meta AI more useful and with the help of an upcoming update, you could be getting more context about the messages you are receiving.

WhatsApp has been putting a lot of effort into tackling scams and fake news on its platform. Now, there’s a new feature being developed that would let you forward messages to Meta AI so you can get more context on them.

Meta AI has been present on WhatsApp since April of this year. The AI chatbot is there to answer your questions, give advice, and also generate content among other things. However, previously you weren’t able to forward messages or media you’ve received to the chat with Meta AI. But that seems to be about to change.

The folks at WABetaInfo have found that WhatsApp will be letting you get more context of messages you’ve received thanks to Meta AI. The new feature will let you select Meta AI from the contact list when you decide to forward a message. Right now, the functionality has been found for WhatsApp for Android.

Right now, you can send media or messages to Meta AI by copy-pasting it in the conversation with the chatbot. Also, you will be able to add your question along with the forwarded message with a new “Ask a question” box which will appear at the bottom when you’re forwarding to Meta AI.

If you choose not to provide context when you’re forwarding the message to the AI chatbot, it will just analyze the message as is and generate a response. If you want it to check the authenticity of a message, it would be better to ask things like “Is this information accurate”, so Meta AI will know what you want it to do with the forwarded message.

Right now, the feature is under development. It is not clear when it will launch to the public, but hopefully it’s sooner rather than later.

I’m a big fan of generative AI and I feel like it’s super useful. The above use case is another great way to take advantage of the power of AI.

You will be able to check if a message is a scam, but you can also verify how truthful the info in a message is as well, which will help you think critically about things that you receive. And we all know that critical thinking is super important on the internet these days. Just don’t forget to think critically about the Meta AI answer as well.

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What this means

Meta's move to integrate Meta AI more deeply into WhatsApp by allowing message forwarding directly addresses growing concerns about platform integrity, particularly relevant in Asia where digital scams are pervasive. This enhances Meta AI's utility, moving beyond mere content generation to active scam detection, a crucial differentiating factor. It pressures competitors lacking similar integrated AI tools, making WhatsApp a potentially safer communication channel. While Meta AI has been present since April, this update elevates its practical application, potentially increasing user reliance and engagement. The risk lies in Meta AI's accuracy; an incorrect assessment could undermine user trust. We should now monitor user adoption rates and Meta's response to any initial AI inaccuracies.

Aiko Tanaka · Retail News Asia newsroom

Questions & Answers

How will users select Meta AI to forward a message to it?

Users will be able to select Meta AI from their contact list when they choose to forward a message. This allows them to direct messages to the chatbot for analysis, providing an integrated way to use the new feature within WhatsApp.

What information can users provide alongside a forwarded message to Meta AI?

Users can add a question along with the forwarded message using a new 'Ask a question' box that will appear. This allows them to specify what they want Meta AI to do, for instance, checking the authenticity or accuracy of the message.

Which version of WhatsApp has this new forwarding functionality been observed on?

The functionality allowing users to forward messages to Meta AI has currently been found for WhatsApp for Android. It is still under development and its public release date is not yet clear.

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