WhatsApp Rolls Out Third-Party AI Agent Chats for iPhone Users in Beta
WhatsApp is introducing a feature allowing iPhone users to create and chat with third-party AI agents within the app. Users can customize agents by naming them and adding profile photos, then connect them via an API key to services hosted by developers. These agents can only access messages shared explicitly in the chat and are not end-to-end encrypted, unlike regular WhatsApp messages. The feature, already seen on Android, is currently in beta on iOS and available to select users.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 22 Sept, 01:30 pm. Other outlets followed.