WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.13: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.11.13.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat memory feature for the Meta AI chatbot, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.9 update, we announced that a chat memory feature for Meta AI was under development. This feature would allow Meta AI to automatically retain certain details shared by users during conversations, enabling more personalized and relevant responses. Meta AI could remember preferences such as dietary choices, personal interests, conversation style, and even allergies. It appears that WhatsApp is testing this feature with the public, as some users have reported seeing this option in the chatbot info screen. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.11.13 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat memory feature for the Meta AI chatbot!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a new feature that allows them to manually store details within the chatbot's memory. With this new memory feature, users have the ability to store specific details by explicitly instructing Meta AI to remember them. If a user tells the chatbot that they work as a graphic designer and requests it to remember this information, Meta AI will store it and use it to offer personalized suggestions, such as recommending productivity tools, suggesting useful design software, or sharing the latest industry trends. This allows the chatbot to offer more relevant insights over time, making interactions feel more intuitive and customized.

This feature is particularly useful for users who often seek personalized recommendations, as it enables Meta AI to tailor its responses based on previously shared preferences. For example, if a user requests restaurant suggestions and specifies that they follow a vegetarian diet, Meta AI will retain this detail and ensure that future recommendations align with their dietary choices, avoiding non-vegetarian options altogether. Additionally, this functionality extends beyond food preferences. If a user expresses a strong interest in historical documentaries, the chatbot will take note of this preference and prioritize suggesting relevant content whenever the user inquires about something to watch. This level of customization enhances interactions, making the chatbot feel more like a personal assistant that genuinely understands the user's tastes and lifestyle.

It is important to highlight that Meta AI will only remember information that users intentionally share with it. The chatbot does not have access to messages shared in other conversations within WhatsApp, as they are end-to-end encrypted. This means that the chatbot cannot access any private discussions unless a user explicitly shares relevant details with Meta AI. Additionally, users maintain full control over what Meta AI remembers. At any time, they can review, update, or delete stored information to ensure their preferences remain accurate and up to date. This safeguards user privacy while still allowing for a more customized interaction with the chatbot.

It's worth noting that this feature was previously announced by Mark Zuckerberg, suggesting that the feature is not limited only to beta testers but is also being gradually rolled out to select users outside the beta program. This indicates that Meta is actively working to integrate the memory feature into a wider audience, beyond the initial testing phase. Users who are not part of the beta program may already have access to this feature, as Meta is gradually expanding its availability to a wider audience, allowing more users to experience its benefits before a full public release.

A new chat memory feature for the Meta AI chatbot is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.

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