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WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy
WhatsApp will begin charging developers to run AI chatbots in Italy, after regulatory intervention forced Meta to allow third-party bots on its Business API.
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AppsWhatsApp Rolls Out Stricter Security Setting to Protect Users From Cyberattacks
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new “Strict Account Settings” option designed to protect users from cyberattacks by limiting interactions from unknown senders and tightening privacy…
SecurityHow a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East
A sophisticated phishing campaign targeted high-profile individuals across the Middle East, aiming to steal Gmail credentials, hijack WhatsApp accounts, and collect sensitive user data.
AppsAfter Italy, WhatsApp excludes Brazil from rival chatbot ban
WhatsApp has exempted Brazil from its ban on third-party AI chatbots following regulatory scrutiny, allowing rival chatbots to continue operating in the country.
AppsBrazil Orders Meta to Suspend WhatsApp Policy Banning Third-Party AI Chatbots
Brazil’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp's policies that block third-party AI chatbots and has opened an investigation into potential anti-competitive behaviour.
BriefWhatsApp Introduces New Group Chat Features, Including Member Tags
WhatsApp is rolling out new group chat features, including member tags, text stickers, and event reminders, as it continues to expand group communication tools.
AppsItaly Tells Meta to Suspend Its Policy That Bans Rival AI Chatbots from WhatsApp
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that blocks rival AI chatbots from being distributed on WhatsApp via its business API. The decision follows concerns…
BriefMicrosoft’s AI Chatbot Copilot to Leave WhatsApp on January 15
Multiple London councils, including Kensington, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham, face a major cyberattack. Emergency measures are in place to protect data and maintain critical…
BriefMeta wins antitrust trial as judge rules it is not a monopoly
Meta has won a major FTC antitrust case, as a U.S. judge ruled today that the company is not a monopoly, citing rising competition from apps like TikTok.
AppsWhatsApp Introduces Passkey Protection for Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp introduces passkey protection for end-to-end encrypted chat backups, allowing users to restore chats using fingerprint, face ID, or screen lock instead of remembering passwords.
AppsWhatsApp Can Now Translate Messages on iOS and Android
WhatsApp now offers message translations on iOS and Android. Users can translate incoming messages into their preferred language, making it easier to communicate across languages while…