WhatsApp launches AI chat assistant to help users draft messages

WhatsApp has added an integrated artificial‑intelligence agent to its app, appearing as a contact named “IA de WhatsApp”. The tool can answer questions, generate text, offer recommendations and perform quick searches without leaving the conversation, aiming to boost productivity and communication for its over 2 billion users. Access rolls out gradually and requires the latest app version.

Experts note that while AI can speed up drafting and summarising, effective communication still depends on the user defining intent, reviewing output and adapting the message for the intended audience. Human oversight remains essential to ensure tone, accuracy and relevance before the AI‑generated text is used in real conversations.