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WhatsApp’s next big update could change how you use Meta AI

ARY News · Jun 28, 2026, 3:21 PM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Whats App is testing a new ‘Side Chat’ feature that will let users access Meta AI without leaving their chat screen, according to WABeta Info.
  • The feature will allow users to continue conversations with friends or family while getting information from Meta AI in a side panel.
  • Whats App said the feature is built on its Private Processing technology.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Whats App is testing a new ‘Side Chat’ feature that will let users access Meta AI without leaving their chat screen, according to WABeta Info.

The feature will allow users to continue conversations with friends or family while getting information from Meta AI in a side panel. For example, while planning a restaurant visit, a user can ask Meta AI for opening hours, menu details or table booking options, which will appear alongside the main chat.

Whats App said the feature is built on its Private Processing technology. The company stated that conversations between a user and Meta AI will remain private and will not be readable by Meta.

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