Google Magic Compose uses artificial intelligence to compose messages

US tech giant Google has rolled out a new feature called “Magic Compose” that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users compose text messages. Currently in beta, this feature will initially be available to users 18 and older exclusively on Android devices in the US.

To improve the text messaging experience for users, Google has integrated its own AI chatbot called Bard into its messaging app. The Magic Compose feature is designed specifically for RCS (Rich Communication Services) conversations in the Messages app.

– To use this feature, users need to enable it through the app’s settings menu.

– By clicking the pencil icon next to the text input field, users can start a conversation using Magic Write suggestions or reformat the message with different tones and styles.

Magic Compose currently supports seven different styles: Remix, Excited, Cool, Shakespearean, Lyrical, Formal and Short. However, there is an important caveat that you should be aware of. To generate personalized suggestions, the feature temporarily sends up to 20 previous messages, including emojis, reactions and URLs, to Google’s servers.

It is important to note that even if users use RCS with end-to-end encryption (E2EE), these messages are immediately discarded and Google does not store or use the data to train its AI models.

Google claims that the sole purpose of using these messages is to provide users with personalized suggestions related to their ongoing conversations. The company assures users that the privacy of their information is of the utmost importance and that no information is stored or used outside the immediate context of making suggestions.

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