WhatsApp may let users choose voices of public figures for Meta AI Voice

WhatsApp for Android will reportedly soon integrate a two-way voice chat feature for its in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. Now, a new report claims that the voice mode feature will also include multiple voices of public figures, allowing users to customize their experience of interacting with the chatbot. Additionally, other voices from the US and the UK are also said to be integrated into the feature. Notably, Meta AI’s voice mode will be able to have conversations with users in a human-like manner.

According to a after According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the information about public figures’ votes was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.19.32. The feature is currently not visible and as a result, those who have opted in to the Google Beta Program will not be able to see it.

WhatsApp Meta AI Voices
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In the screenshot shared by the feature tracker, it can be seen that WhatsApp is planning to implement multiple voices for Meta AI. These voices will reportedly differ in pitch, tonality, and accents to offer users a unique experience. These will likely be similar to ChatGPT’s existing Voice Mode, which offers users four different voices.

According to the feature tracker, there will be three voices with British accents and two with American accents. Details about their gender, pitch or regional accents were not shared. Interestingly, it is said that there will also be four voices of public figures. While the names were not revealed, it is said that they could be influencers or celebrities.

This isn’t a new move for Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company. Last year, the company introduced several custom AI chatbots on Messenger based on the personalities of influencers, celebrities, and other notable figures. The voice option is likely an extension of that project, and could be extended to the AI ​​characters.

Additionally, the Meta AI Voice Mode interface for WhatsApp was also revealed in an earlier report. Once activated, the feature would appear with a bottom sheet with “Meta AI” written on it and the blue ring icon in the middle.