WhatsApp is making it easier for channel admins to label AI-generated posts
WhatsApp is testing a new label that lets channel admins flag AI-generated photos and videos, so followers always know what's real and what's not.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to help channel administrators identify AI-generated posts. Currently, the app allows admins to mark sponsored content with a label, but now they'll have the ability to flag posts generated by AI. This will be visible to followers whenever an update contains media created by AI tools. Initially spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.26.31.1), the feature will appear in the context menu when an admin long-presses an AI-generated message.
A new "Add AI content label" option will help admins distinguish between content created by AI and human-generated content. Not all messages will require this label, as plain text messages and those generated using WhatsApp's Writing Help tool will be exempt. This move aligns with several countries' laws requiring apps to disclose AI-generated media. The feature is still in beta testing for Android, and an iOS version is also in development.
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