Meta is adding real-time AI image generation to WhatsApp
Meta is introducing an innovative feature for WhatsApp users in the US, which allows for the creation of images through AI in real-time during beta testing. This interactive experience begins as you type out your vision in a conversation with Meta AI. The more descriptive you are, the more the image evolves to match your description.
For instance, Meta demonstrated this capability with a scenario where a user inputs, “Imagine a soccer game on mars.” Initially, the image depicts a standard soccer scene, but it transforms to reveal a full soccer match set against the backdrop of Mars. Those who are part of the beta can experiment with this function by initiating a dialogue with Meta AI and using the keyword “Imagine” to prompt the AI.

Meta has announced enhancements to its Meta Llama 3 model, which now boasts the ability to generate images of superior sharpness and quality, with improved text representation. Furthermore, users have the option to request Meta AI to animate provided images, creating GIFs that can be shared with others.
In addition to WhatsApp, users in the US can access this real-time image generation feature via Meta AI on the web. This introduction is part of a larger deployment of AI capabilities being integrated into Meta’s suite of applications, which includes WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.