The latest WhatsApp beta has introduced a new AI feature that lets you generate icons for group chats, and that seems really useful.

WhatsApp is continuing to integrate Meta AI deeper into its platform, with the latest beta updates introducing two new features: an AI-powered widget for quicker chatbot access and the ability to generate group icons using AI.

WhatsApp's new Meta AI widget is currently rolling out to beta testers and will be available to everyone in the coming months.

In the basic format, the widget looks like a clean bar with “Ask Meta AI” written over the text field. Tapping on it takes you directly to the WhatsApp chat window with the AI chatbot. In the expanded view,