WhatsApp Working on Dedicated AI Agent Conversations
What Happened
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature that would allow users to connect third-party AI agents and bots directly within the app. Each AI agent would operate in its own dedicated chat, enabling users to interact with external AI services without leaving WhatsApp. The feature has been spotted in the Android beta version and is currently available to a limited number of users.
Key Takeaways
The feature could allow users to connect up to five AI agents to a single account, with each agent accessible through a separate chat window. WhatsApp says agents would only have access to their dedicated conversations and not other chats, contacts, or media. However, reports suggest chats with third-party agents may not be protected by WhatsApp's usual end-to-end encryption because messages are processed through external services.