Hajra Naz
WhatsApp has launched a new AI feature called “Writing Help.” It lets users rephrase, proofread, or change the tone of their messages before sending. The update was announced on Wednesday by Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company. This marks the app’s latest move to bring AI-powered communication tools into its platform.
What is WhatsApp Writing Help?
The new AI assistant uses Meta’s Private Processing technology. This ensures that neither Meta nor WhatsApp can read the original message. They also can’t see the AI’s suggested rewrites. This privacy-first design lets users try AI responses safely. Conversations stay secure and encrypted.
With Writing Help, users will be able to adjust their messages to sound:
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Professional – ideal for work-related chats.
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Funny – perfect for casual and playful conversations.
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Supportive – when you want your words to sound more empathetic.
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Rephrased – for times you simply need a clearer or more polished version of what you wrote.
How It Works
WhatsApp shared a playful example of how the feature works. The original message, “Please don’t leave dirty socks on the sofa,” was reimagined with several AI-generated “funny” rewrites:
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“Please don’t make the sofa a sock graveyard.”
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“Breaking news: Socks found chilling on the couch. Please move them.”
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“Hey, sock ninja, the laundry basket is that way!”
This demonstrates how users can instantly transform ordinary messages into something more engaging, depending on the tone they choose.
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Why It Matters
With Writing Help, WhatsApp encourages users to stay inside the app. It reduces the need for external AI tools like ChatGPT. This move could change WhatsApp’s role. It is no longer just a private messaging app. It is also becoming a smart platform powered by generative AI.
Some users may not like AI-altered messages. It works well in professional settings, like polishing a text to a colleague. But many prefer personal chats to stay authentic. Using AI for a work email feels fine. Using it for a message to your grandmother feels very different.
Availability
WhatsApp says Writing Help can be used through a new pencil icon. The icon appears while drafting a message. The feature is rolling out in English this week. It is available only in select countries for now. Wider access is expected in the coming months.
FAQs about WhatsApp’s New AI Writing Help Feature
1. Is the new WhatsApp AI feature safe and private?
Yes. WhatsApp uses Meta’s Private Processing technology, which means the app does not read your original message or the AI-generated suggestions. Your chats remain end-to-end encrypted.
2. How do I use Writing Help on WhatsApp?
When drafting a message, tap the pencil icon that appears. From there, you can choose to have your message rephrased or adjusted to a professional, funny, or supportive tone.
3. Is Writing Help available worldwide?
Not yet. WhatsApp is rolling it out in English first, and only in select countries. Broader global availability will be announced later.
4. Can I use Writing Help for group chats?
Yes, the feature works in both individual and group chats, making it easier to craft messages that fit the right mood or tone in any conversation.
5. Does this mean WhatsApp will replace apps like ChatGPT?
Not exactly. While Writing Help reduces the need to switch apps for simple AI text rewrites, tools like ChatGPT still offer more advanced capabilities. WhatsApp’s goal is to integrate lightweight AI features for everyday messaging.
