WhatsApp launches AI "Writing Assistance" feature.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Follow-ups

Arab Sea - Follow-ups: WhatsApp has launched a new feature called "Writing Assistance" powered by artificial intelligence technologies, to give users a different experience in crafting messages. This feature allows rewriting texts in a professional, humorous, or supportive style, while maintaining the basic meaning of the message and ensuring complete confidentiality thanks to end-to-end encryption. The new feature comes as part of WhatsApp's trend towards integrating artificial intelligence into its daily services, as the company confirmed that the tool relies on "special processing" technology from "Meta," which means that the original messages or suggested texts cannot be read or accessed by the company. Thus, the element of privacy that has always distinguished WhatsApp remains fully preserved. The mechanism of this feature is simple and smooth; as soon as you click on the pen icon inside the writing box, the intelligent system analyzes the text and understands its general context. After that, it generates several alternative wording options, from which the user chooses the tone that suits their needs, whether it is formal for work, light for informal conversation, or empathetic for human communication. The user can also manually modify the suggestions or request additional alternatives until they reach the ideal version of their message. Currently, the "Writing Assistance" feature is available in English and for users in the United States only, with plans to expand its scope globally during 2025. To access it, simply click on the new pen icon while writing a message in an individual or group conversation, and the rewording options will immediately appear in a varied and fast manner. Technology experts believe that this tool represents added value for millions of users, especially those who have difficulty expressing themselves or need a clearer and more consistent style. It also saves time and effort in writing long messages, while adding creative or human touches when needed. The launch of this feature reflects a growing global trend of integrating artificial intelligence tools into daily applications, where "writing assistants" have become popular among various communication platforms. They not only enhance productivity, but also contribute to improving the quality of communication, formulating texts in a smoother language, and adding a personal or playful touch to daily conversations.