Ah, artificial intelligence, how would we do without you? Sometimes it seems like every smartphone and app has you. Now, WhatsApp, which has been using machine learning and AI for some time, has introduced a new feature that uses AI for photo editing.
As is often the case with WhatsApp development, this new addition was first reported by WABetaInfo and is expected to be available to all users soon, but is still in development.
Using AI in photo editing allows you to add artistic effects to your photos, such as changing the image background. It will also add a restyle tool that “gives users the tools to change the style of their photos and give them a fresh, artistic look.” In addition, the “Enlarge” feature allows users to enlarge the entire image, allowing them to adjust the size of the photo according to their needs. ” states the report.
The three star symbol is recognized as a symbol of AI, which can be seen in the new beta version of the app.
The new proposal states that, like all innovations, this new feature will be free to users and that WABetaInfo will “offer users innovative and customizable features to further enhance their messaging and sharing experience.” is.
WhatsApp frequently introduces new features as a way to increase the engagement of regular users who are looking for something new and to encourage new users to join.
There's always some trepidation about AI manipulating images, but the idea of simply modifying photos so they can be shared more quickly seems harmless enough. This means that WhatsApp messages can deliver great-looking images with minimal effort.
If it's an easy way to improve image quality with a little bit of work, and most people want to use it, I'm all for it.
As with all beta features, it's unclear exactly when they will be widely available. Please check back for details as soon as they become available.
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