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WhatsApp Tests Third-Party AI Agents on Android Beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a dedicated framework on Android that allows users to connect third-party AI assistants and automated agents directly within the messaging app.

According to details spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, the feature aims to expand the platform’s conversational AI capabilities beyond Meta’s in-house AI assistant, offering users greater flexibility to integrate external specialized AI tools.

A Dedicated Space for External AI Assistants

The new feature introduces a dedicated “Agents” tab within WhatsApp settings on Android. Through this section, users can configure, manage, and link up to five external AI assistants to their accounts.

Setup involves linking third-party AI services via custom API keys generated by the respective service providers. Once connected, users can personalize these external agents by assigning custom display names and profiles for easy identification within their chat feeds.

Isolated Workflows and Privacy Architecture

To maintain user privacy and...

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OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Website

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There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year

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Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears

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I rode in a self-driving powered wheelchair that avoids obstacles and people, and can be summoned when you need it — it’s like Tesla’s Autopilot for personal mobility

I saw a lot of fun things at IFA 2026, but among the many halls full of tech, one experience has stuck with me the most. It was the Strutt ev1c personal mobility vehicle, which basically mashes up tech from robot vacuums and self-driving cars to create a wheelchair/mobility