WhatsApp’s ‘Imagine Me’ feature might allow users to create their AI stickers, spotted in beta

Highlights
  • The “Imagine Me” feature was spotted in the recent WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.14.13 update.
  • This feature will allow users to take a single set of photos, which Meta AI uses to generate AI images.
  • It is anticipated to be released for all users in the coming months in a future update.

If you want to replace your WhatsApp profile picture with AI-based stickers, there might be some good news for you. The Meta-owned messaging platform might soon offer a new feature “Imagine Me” that will let users create AI-generated stickers of themselves. This feature could provide a creative alternative to the usual profile pictures by letting users personalise their WhatsApp experience with customised stickers.

WhatsApp ‘Imagine Me’ feature details

  • According to WABetaInfo, the “Imagine Me” feature was spotted in the recent WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.14.13 update.
  • As per the report, this upcoming feature will allow users to take a single set of photos, which Meta AI uses to generate AI images.
  • Users will have to take setup photos that Meta AI analyses to create images accurately representing their appearance.
  • The report mentioned that users will have full control and can delete their setup photos anytime via Meta AI settings.
  • After setup, users can ask Meta AI to generate an AI image by typing “Imagine me” in the Meta AI conversation.
  • They will also be able to use this upcoming feature in other chats by typing “@Meta AI imagine me.”
  • The feature will likely be optional and require users to opt in by manually enabling it in their settings and taking setup photos first.
  • The alleged “Imagine Me” feature is anticipated to be released for all users in the coming months in a future update.

On the other hand, the messaging platform recently launched a new layout that includes Meta AI in the search bar. This newly announced feature allows users to create images based on text prompts shared with the chatbot. Additionally, it is said to be working on a new shortcut to share the AI-powered images in chats easily.

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