WhatsApp is testing voice-only mode, custom AI voice and more in beta

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WhatsApp has recently rolled out Meta AI support on the platform. To make it more functional and integrate it better with chats, the company is reportedly planning to add the option to choose Meta AI voice. WABetaInfo, the website that keeps track of WhatsApp's new and upcoming features, has revealed that the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on adding more voice options for Meta AI that users can choose. Also, Meta is planning to bring a real-time voice conversation feature to Meta AI on WhatsApp.

According to the report, WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.17.16 update brings support for Meta AI voice options. The feature is intended to give users more options to personalise the Meta AI chatbot while having a conversation with it.

The screenshot shared hints that WhatsApp is also trying to add real-time voice interaction with Meta AI using voice commands. The feature is set to enable hands-free interaction with Meta AI on the platform. The Meta AI will also respond to the voice prompts using voice and tone that has been selected by the users.

Apart from this, Meta is also planning to add the option to stop the voice chat mode whenever users want. Users will also have the option to switch completely to voice mode or chat mode based on their preference.

Meta is expected to roll out the new voice chat capabilities into the future versions of WhatsApp. However, it is worth mentioning that currently the feature is in beta testing with select users only.