1. WhatsApp introduces "Message Summaries" using Meta AI to condense unread chats.
1. It provides quick summaries so users avoid scrolling through many missed messages.
1. The feature aims to save time catching up on group or individual chats.
1. Privacy is ensured via "Private Processing" on the user's device.
1. WhatsApp and Meta cannot read messages or the generated summaries.
1. People in the chat won't know if you used the summary feature.
1. The feature is completely optional and turned off by default.
1. Users can also choose which specific chats the feature works on.
1. WhatsApp plans to expand it to more countries and languages later in 2025.