Highlights

• WhatsApp is testing AI Studio allowing users to build chatbots by writing prompts, selecting personality traits and assigning roles.
• The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta (v2.25.18.4) for Android.
• Users can edit avatars, interact with ready-made AI bots, or create their own.
• While sharing chatbots isn’t confirmed, it is expected since Meta has similar implementations on Instagram and Messenger.

WhatsApp is testing a new AI feature that could let users create their own custom chatbots right inside the app. A trusted source for WhatsApp Beta updates has revealed how Meta is slowly rolling out this feature to some beta testers on Android. Although there is no official confirmation, more users may get access in the coming weeks.

WhatsApp Users Might Be Able Create Own AI Chatbots

Caption – WhatsApp testing a feature to allow users create their own AI chatbots. (Image credit –

According to the recent WABetaInfo report, this new tool is powered by Meta’s AI Studio, which already supports chatbot creation on Instagram and Messenger. The feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.25.18.4, available through the Play Store.

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WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create personalized AI-powered chatbots, and it’s available to some beta testers!https://t.co/o1vbO5Ana7 pic.twitter.com/UQF5CPBApJ

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) June 3, 2025

It appears under a new “AI Studio” tab, where users can either interact with ready-made AI bots or build their own.

To create a chatbot, users will first need to write a detailed prompt of up to 1,000 characters, describing what the bot is for and what it should do. After that, users can choose personality traits for the bot. WhatsApp will offer suggestions based on the prompt, but users can also add their own. They’ll also need to pick a role for the bot, such as helper, mentor, or teacher.

Once done, users can choose an avatar. WhatsApp will suggest one, but users can edit it or generate a new one using text prompts.

Once all these steps are complete, AI Studio will build the custom chatbot and users can start chatting with it directly.

There’s whether users will be able to share their chatbots with others, but since this is possible on Instagram and Messenger, it’s likely to come to WhatsApp too. As of now, the feature remains in beta, with no timeline for a full rollout.

FAQs

Q1. What is WhatsApp’s new AI chatbot feature?

Answer. WhatsApp is testing AI Studio, allowing users to create custom AI chatbots by writing detailed prompts, selecting personality traits, and assigning roles.

Q2. How do users build their own chatbot in WhatsApp?

Answer. Users must write a detailed prompt (up to 1,000 characters) describing the bot’s purpose, choose personality traits, select a role (e.g., helper, mentor), and pick an avatar.

Q3. Can users share their custom AI chatbots with others?

Answer. WhatsApp has not confirmed chatbot sharing yet, but since Instagram and Messenger support this, it’s likely that WhatsApp will add it in the future.

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