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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
WhatsApp chats to get an AI upgrade: Writing help to fix grammar mistakes, change tone of text
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messenger, will soon get an AI helper inside your chats. This new feature, Writing Help, is designed to give you suggestions for how to phrase your messages, fix your grammar mistakes or even change the tone of the phrase before sending it across to someone else. These new features are currently available on WhatsApp beta for testing on Android and are powered by Meta's Private Processing technology. This technology sends you a message request through an encrypted and anonymous route, which cannot be linked back to the origin or the user. Once the user clicks on the pen icon, WhatsApp will send the user's message to Meta AI for a quick brush-up of the text. It will recommend three options to the user in different tones, such as professional, supportive, funny, or rephrased. The user will pick one and tweak it according to their choices. The recipient of the message will not know that an AI generated the message. Writing Help is now in beta testing on Android (version 2.25.23.7 through the Google Play Beta program) with a limited number of beta users. Before being public, it might undergo modifications, and additional tones might be added later. This function might be useful for folks who wish to appear more professional in business talks, add a little humour to friendly messages, or just get a little help when they are confused about what to say if it is made widely available. AI might make your WhatsApp discussions sound the way you want them to, but it won't take over. And lastly, WhatsApp emphasises that Writing Help is turned off by default and is optional. The app will never send AI-generated texts without your permission, and it only works on the particular message you choose, not your entire discussion.
Globe and Mail
10-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AI-powered Child Safety App KidSwitch Launches Its Kickstarter Campaign to Revolutionize Online Safety for Children
KidSwitch App, an EdTech startup dedicated to online safety for children aged 3-12, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign. The funds generated via the crowdfunding campaign will support the development and beta release of their groundbreaking app designed to keep children safe online through features like one-tap Kid Mode, AI assistance in multiple languages, and customizable parental controls. The KidSwitch App transforms devices into kid-friendly interfaces with just one tap, providing parents and educators with powerful tools to manage children's digital experiences. The app's AI assistant, Kami, offers real-time safety guidance in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and Arabic. Parents can create customizable settings such as "School Hours" profiles for multiple children, controlling connectivity, app access, notifications, screen time, and privacy settings. "KidSwitch App is more than just a tool—it's a movement to ensure kids aged 3-12 can thrive in the digital world. We're thrilled to launch on Kickstarter and invite parents, educators, and EdTech investors to join us in making online safety a reality for families worldwide," said Darren Wells, founder of KidSwitch App. The £40,000 Kickstarter goal will fund the app's beta release on June 30, 2025, via TestFlight and Google Play Beta, with a full iOS/Android launch to follow. Stretch goals include adding Portuguese language support (£50,000) and generative AI for Kami (£90,000), expanding KidSwitch's global reach. The company aims for 25,000 downloads and £162,500 in gross revenue in 2025, with a long-term goal of 875,000 downloads and £14,345,000 by 2029. Exclusive Backer Rewards: £150: Lifetime subscription and a personalized Kami video. £250: Name a Safety Star badge and join a virtual Safety Summit (limited to 50 backers). £1,000: Co-design a Kami message and get branding on the KidSwitch website (limited to 15 backers). £2,500: Become a visionary partner with branding in the app, a virtual masterclass with founders, and more (limited to 3 backers). "As a parent of two young kids, I'm constantly worried about their online safety, but KidSwitch gives me peace of mind with its one-tap Kid Mode and AI Kami," says Emily Carter, a mother of two from London, UK. "It's a game-changer for managing screen time and ensuring they only access age-appropriate content." The app addresses a significant market need, as 60% of US parents worry about their children's online safety, according to Pew Research 2024. KidSwitch has partnered with Dr. Monica Burns to reach educators, generating 70,000-100,000 impressions, and plans to collaborate with 150 schools globally by 2028. To support the development of KidSwitch App visit the Kickstrated Page: Following the Kickstarter campaign, KidSwitch will launch its beta version on June 30, 2025, via TestFlight and Google Play Beta, with a full iOS/Android release later in 2025. For media inquiries, contact info@ or visit About KidSwitch App KidSwitch App is an EdTech startup dedicated to online safety for children aged 3-12, founded in 2024 in London, UK. Inspired by growing parental concerns about digital safety, KidSwitch provides a seamless solution for managing children's online experiences through features like one-tap Kid Mode, AI Kami in multiple languages, and customizable settings. The company aims to become a leader in EdTech online safety by partnering with schools globally to promote digital wellness. Follow the updates on social media @kidswitchapp. Media Contact Company Name: KidSwitch App Contact Person: Darren Wells Email: Send Email City: Maldon State: Essex Country: United Kingdom Website:
