WhatsApp to Introduce AI Chatbot Personal Assistant with Memory Feature

In the coming weeks, WhatsApp will introduce a new update that allows users to interact with the Meta AI chatbot . However, the app has bigger ambitions, aiming to evolve the chatbot into a fully functional personal assistant .

The upcoming feature, dubbed "chat memory," will enable the AI chatbot to retain users' inquiries and past conversations, allowing it to customize its responses according to individual preferences.

Exploring Chat Memory for AI: Is It a Good Move?
Insights regarding the chat history function for the Meta AI chatbot were shared this week by WaBetaInfo, although specific details on its application remain scarce. Personalization in AI interactions could significantly enhance user experience, especially on a widely used platform like WhatsApp.

Nevertheless, the introduction of such features may spark concerns among critics regarding privacy and the data handling practices of AI systems, particularly in light of previous controversies surrounding user information.

According to sources, WhatsApp plans to give users comprehensive control over what the Meta AI chatbot retains in its memory, including the option to delete specific conversations to safeguard their privacy.

As AI technologies continue to face scrutiny, the past actions of companies like Microsoft raise questions about how Meta will manage its user data, especially given its history.

For now, the details on how this chat memory feature will function for WhatsApp users remain uncertain. In addition to this update, WhatsApp is also set to enable users to add contacts directly and manage them across different devices linked to the same account.