WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that allows users to generate profile pictures and group icons based on artificial intelligence (AI) that is now available to a select number of beta users.
This feature allows users to generate images by simply entering a description or prompt that can describe the image they want. Unlike the regular profile picture option, the feature does not require an existing photo but instead generates a custom image based on the prompt description provided by the user.
To use it, users simply need to open the app settings, and select Create AI Image which allows them to create unique illustrations without using an actual photo. To create a group icon, users need to open the group information page, select change group icon, and enter a description of the desired theme or concept. The Meta AI system will generate a custom image based on that description.
For now, it is only available among iOS beta users with the latest version of WhatsApp. It is expected to arrive in stages to more users in the future.