Meta tests shortcut button for an AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp: Report

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new shortcut for AI-powered chatbot with the new beta update for the messaging app to select Android users, according to a report by WABetaInfo.

The feature adds a shortcut to the AI-powered bot above the ‘Start New Chat’ button in the Chats menu, according to a screenshot shared by the outlet. The feature is available for testing to select users who install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is expected to roll out to even more users over the coming weeks.