KakaoTalk AI Update: Chat Summaries, Image Gen & More

KakaoTalk is rolling out significant artificial intelligence features in its latest update. This marks the sixth regular update for the popular messaging platform. The new additions aim to blend everyday communication with AI experiences across both mobile and PC. Users can now get chat summaries, regenerate content, and perform information searches directly within KakaoTalk. For example, a "Chat Summary" button helps users quickly grasp unread messages. What's interesting is the expansion of "ChatGPT for Kakao" to the PC version, allowing seamless conversation flow between devices. There's also a new feature using "ChatGPT Image 2.0" to regenerate photos shared in chatrooms. Users can apply templates like "Anime Style" or "Colored Pencil Drawing" to turn images into cartoons or illustrations. KakaoTalk also improved open chat with a chatbot (beta), letting users check information like weather or stock prices without leaving the chatroom. Plus, users can now delete messages within 24 hours in KakaoTalk channel chats. These features apply to KakaoTalk version v26.6.0 and above. The bottom line is Kakao is making AI more accessible and integrated into daily messaging for a smoother user experience.