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US authorities are reportedly looking into claims that Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, can read users’ private messages. The investigation follows a recent lawsuit that has raised serious questions about the privacy of encrypted chats on the popular messaging app. The lawsuit, filed last week, claims that Meta is
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Meta revealed that it has already removed around 10 million impersonator accounts this year. Another 500,000 accounts have faced action for generating fake engagement or spam-like behavior. Such accounts will now see reduced reach and will be blocked from accessing Facebook’s monetisation features. Persistent offenders could lose
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WhatsApp is testing a new artificial intelligence feature aimed at making messaging easier for users who struggle with tone, wording, or simply dislike typing long texts. The tool, called Writing Help, is being trialled in the beta version 2.25.19.8 for Android. It functions as a built-in
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Meta AI is unveiling a generative AI video editing feature, now available in the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website, and the Edits app. This new capability allows users to enhance short-form videos through a selection of preset AI prompts, transforming elements like outfits, locations, and lighting with
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Meta is gearing up to unveil its groundbreaking augmented reality smart glasses, codenamed "Orion," at the upcoming Meta Connect conference later this year. These innovative glasses, developed under Meta's Reality Labs division, represent a significant leap beyond virtual reality into the realm of augmented reality. While
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Meta, previously known as Facebook, has introduced 28 chatbots with distinct personalities, aiming to offer an entertaining experience for users. However, this move has raised concerns about the development of AI chatbots that closely resemble humans, potentially leading to unintended consequences. On September 27, the social media giant unveiled these
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In a groundbreaking announcement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has introduced "Meta AI," the company's latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant. Meta AI is poised to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT and is set to integrate seamlessly with popular platforms including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and, in the
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WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is continuously working on improving its platform to enhance user experience. The latest improvement comes in the form of an enhancement to the group chat feature, making it easier for users to identify participants. According to WABetaInfo, a reliable WhatsApp news tracker,
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A group of industry leaders and experts has issued a warning, urging global policymakers to recognize the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In a letter published by the nonprofit Centre for AI Safety (CAIS), over 350 signatories called for the mitigation of AI's potential threat to
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In a long-anticipated move, WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature that allows users to edit their messages. The popular messaging app, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., announced the update in a blog post on Monday, marking a significant development for its global user base. Acknowledging the occasional need to