WhatsApp is rolling out AI-powered message summaries, giving users a faster way to catch up on missed convos without doomscrolling through 143 texts.

But how does it decide what matters—and what gets left behind? That part’s still a little opaque, and that’s where things get interesting.

The new feature, launching for beta users on Android with plans for broader release, lets you tap into quick recaps of unread messages, using Meta’s Llama AI to surface the essentials.

So instead of wading through voice notes, inside jokes, and “LOL” replies, you get the gist—all in one clean summary.

Think of it as your personal WhatsApp assistant that reads the thread so you don’t have to.

It’s part of a broader push from Meta to fold more AI into its messaging platforms without making it feel like a full-blown chatbot invasion.

And while AI summaries might not replace context or nuance (you’ll still want to scroll if the tea is really hot), they’re aiming to save time and reduce notification fatigue.

For now, it’s only showing up in WhatsApp’s TestFlight beta, but the writing’s on the wall: Meta wants your chats to feel more manageable, and a little less like homework.