We’ve all faced that overwhelming moment, such as returning to WhatsApp after a busy day or a long flight, only to find dozens of unread messages waiting. Scrolling through everything can be time-consuming, especially when you’re in a rush. To make catching up easier, WhatsApp has introduced a helpful new feature powered by Meta AI called Message Summaries.
This new feature can quickly give you a short summary of your unread messages in a chat, helping you understand what the conversation is about without reading each message.
The Message Summaries feature uses a technology called Private Processing which allows Meta AI to generate the summary right on your device, without Meta or WhatsApp being able to read your messages or see the summary. Even people in your chats won’t know that you’ve used this summary feature.
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So, your privacy stays completely protected. No messages are stored or sent to Meta’s servers, and you remain the only person in control of what features you choose to use. WhatsApp has made it clear that features like Message Summaries are totally optional. They are turned off by default, and it’s up to you to enable them if you want.
This feature is especially useful for people who juggle multiple chats throughout the day and want a faster way to stay in the loop.
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It’s important to note that the Message Summaries feature is currently being introduced in English for users in the United States. The company plans to expand it to more countries and languages later this year.
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