How to use the artificial intelligence feature for photos in WhatsApp

The use of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to have no limits, especially in the field of images. Now, with a series of instructions (prompt) an AI program can create images from words.

The results are surprising, although the perfection of these images is precisely what makes them totally unreal.

In the case of photos of people, the absence of expressions, or the repetition of them in any situation, is another of the Limitations from AI.

The IA of Metathe company that owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads y WhatsAppis already testing a software that will allow you to put your face photo in any situation.

The function Image Me, from WhatsAppis still in beta mode, that is, in a testing period and can only be accessed in the United States, Mexico, and a few other countries where it works Meta AI.

An article in Xataka explains that “the process of generating user images is based on a model created from three photos”. The messaging app proposes to take a series of photos to capture the face and its volume through a guided process.

The first photo is head on and to do this, it is advisable to move the mobile phone away until it enters the circle that appears on the screen. When the framing is correct, The capture button will turn dark blue.

Then you have to take it out two more photos, one for each profile. Just like the front image, the button will turn dark blue when the framing is correct.

“With the three photos taken, Meta AI will process the images and will create a model of your face which he will use to later place you in any request you make with Imagine me,” adds the article of Xataka.

The model is saved in the account of WhatsApp and can be deleted at any time. Of course, you can also create a new one or modify the original model.

With this model, Meta AI has enough information to generate images, which consists of place your face in any environmentFor example, on a ski slope, a beach or a forest.

With the model in question, it will be enough to write “Imagine me” in the chat with Meta AI and explain how the image should beFor now, if the prompt has few words, Spanish can be used, but for more complex commands, English is better.

The site Fusion Chat adds that the feature will allow users Create custom stickers with selfie photos and reveals that it works with the Emu image synthesis model. The customization also includes adding Image and animation effects.

As we said, Imagine Me still is in development and what is known about it comes from leaks published by specialized computer sites.

These assume that users will be able to use it when it is available. Android app version v2.24.14.13.