Ever found yourself hesitating over the tone of a WhatsApp message? To assist users in refining their communication, WhatsApp has launched AI Writing Help, a feature designed to rephrase, enhance, or even inject humor into everyday conversations. Currently available in English, this tool functions as an integrated writing assistant within WhatsApp, providing quick suggestions to help users sound more professional, witty, supportive, or simply correct. From casual exchanges to professional dialogues, AI Writing Help is intended to enhance the texting experience. What is AI Writing Help? This new AI-driven tool allows users to adjust messages without leaving the app. With a simple tap, ordinary phrases can be transformed into engaging, polished texts.
For example, WhatsApp showcased how “Please don’t leave dirty socks on the sofa” can be creatively rephrased to “Please don’t make the sofa a sock graveyard” or “Breaking news: Socks found chilling on the couch. Please move them.” In another instance shared on Instagram, a bland reminder like “Don’t forget your night to do dishes was… last night” gets creatively rephrased as “Not to be the dish police, but it’s time to come clean.” These playful rewrites illustrate how the feature serves as both a proofreader and a source of humor. How to Enable and Use It: The feature is not automatically activated. To use it, users must go to WhatsApp Settings and enable AI Writing Help.
Once activated, a pencil icon replaces the usual sticker button in one-on-one or group chats. Tapping this icon prompts AI Writing Help to generate at least three alternatives in various styles, including: Professional: a polished workplace-ready version; Funny: filled with puns; Supportive: gentle and empathetic; Rephrase: a clearer version of the original; Proofread: correcting typos and grammar errors. Users can select one of these AI suggestions, stick with their original text, or modify the AI-enhanced version before sending. Privacy and Security: Behind this feature, Meta emphasizes the importance of privacy. The tool utilizes Meta’s Private Processing technology, ensuring that text is processed securely in the cloud.
Notably, WhatsApp reassures users that neither Meta nor any third party can access the original message or the AI suggestions. No texts are saved, no identities are tracked, and once delivered, suggestions vanish. Availability: The feature is initially being rolled out in English to users in the United States and a few select countries, with plans to expand to more languages and regions later this year. For professionals, the tool streamlines the process of crafting polite or concise messages. For friends, it introduces humor and creativity into casual chats. Additionally, non-native speakers can benefit from enhanced confidence in managing tone, grammar, and phrasing—all without compromising privacy.
With AI Writing Help, WhatsApp is evolving beyond basic messaging, providing a smart writing assistant that ensures your communication is always effective.