Tech Desk 
May 18, 2025
In the wake of artificial intelligence (AI) making up most of the buzz in the world, WhatsApp seems eager to be securing a substantial chunk of it, as the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has introduced AI-generated profile and group pictures.
While it's exclusive only to iOS users and is available through WhatsApp's TestFlight beta programme, the rollout of the exciting AI feature allows users to customise their display pictures (DPs) as they please.
Initially made public to a handful of beta testers, the innovative AI feature will be available to ordinary users on the latest WhatsApp version soon, The Express Tribune reported.
The new feature allows users to generate personalised images with the help of mere text prompts describing their desired visuals.
What sets this feature apart from the crowd is that it creates images from scratch, unlike traditional profile options that require existing photos.
To reach the prompt for generating an AI image, users need to head to WhatsApp settings and select the profile photo option to access the feature.
Regarding the creation of WhatsApp group icons using the new AI feature, group admins need to go to the group info menu and follow the same process.
The inclusion of the new AI profile pictures feature hints at the tech tycoon's efforts to set aside widespread privacy concerns and offer an alternative to the use of original images.
