WhatsApp Tests AI Labels & Unofficial App Warnings

WhatsApp is testing new features including AI content labels and warnings for unofficial apps. Channel admins can now add mandatory AI content labels on both Android and iOS versions of the app. These labels cannot be removed once added and appear in the message box. This disclosure policy applies regardless of how the AI content was created. WhatsApp is also testing a warning for unofficial WhatsApp Web applications. This is because third-party apps act as intermediaries between a user's account and WhatsApp's server, which means messages and media could travel through non-WhatsApp developed applications. This warning follows an incident where 200 people in Italy were victims of spyware through fake applications distributed via phishing links. Additionally, WhatsApp is introducing translucent "Liquid Glass" menus for iOS, starting with the reaction tray and context menu. Drawing tools and the video player are next to receive this visual update. Users will also see notifications for unfinished draft messages if they leave a chat. Tapping the alert reopens the conversation. These updates aim to improve safety, transparency, and user experience.