WhatsApp is rolling out a new AI-powered tool called Writing Help, designed to help users rephrase, proofread, and adjust the tone of their messages. The Meta-owned platform announced the feature on Wednesday, calling it a way to make messaging more flexible without sacrificing privacy.
How Writing Help Works
The new feature allows users to rewrite their messages in different styles — including professional, funny, supportive, or simply rephrased. For example, if a user types “Please don’t leave dirty socks on the sofa,” the AI might suggest alternatives such as:
- “Please don’t make the sofa a sock graveyard.”
- “Breaking news: Socks found chilling on the couch. Please move them.”
- “Hey, sock ninja, the laundry basket is that way!”
The goal is to let users quickly change tone or wording without needing to rewrite from scratch.
Privacy Focus With Meta’s Private Processing
Meta says the feature is powered by its Private Processing technology, which ensures that neither Meta nor WhatsApp reads the original message or the AI-generated rewrites. This means all communications remain private even when Writing Help is used.
Competing With External Tools
By launching Writing Help, WhatsApp is encouraging users to rely on its built-in AI features instead of turning to external services like ChatGPT for drafting messages. The company is positioning it as a tool for making casual conversations, professional replies, or playful banter more seamless.
Availability
The Writing Help feature is available via a new pencil icon that appears when drafting a message. Users can tap it to see AI-generated suggestions. The rollout begins Wednesday in select countries, with English as the first supported language.
The Bigger Picture
While some may appreciate the convenience, others may prefer authentic, personal messaging over AI-assisted replies. WhatsApp acknowledges that the tool is optional, and users can choose whether to keep conversations personal or enhanced by AI.
