Meta deploys on-device AI to detect scams on WhatsApp
Forbes says the Scam Alert feature began rolling out to a limited beta group through Meta's bug bounty research program; BBC claims Meta disabled over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to organized crime and scam centers.
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WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames
WhatsApp introduces unique usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The update enhances privacy, has no searchable directory, and rolls out globally over the coming months, while creators and businesses can reserve existing Meta usernames.
June 29, 2026
Could WhatsApp’s latest update change how we use chats?
WhatsApp has rolled out new features including AI-powered writing and photo tools, dual accounts on iOS, cross-platform chat transfer, and improved storage management, aiming to make messaging more seamless, personalized, and efficient for users worldwide.
March 26, 2026
EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules
WhatsApp has been added to the EU’s list of “very large online platforms,” joining Facebook, TikTok, and X, and will face stricter Digital Services Act rules, applying only to its broadcasting feature, not core messaging.
January 26, 2026
Russia threatens total ban on WhatsApp
Russia is considering banning WhatsApp, accusing it of enabling crime and terrorism, as part of a push toward state-backed digital services. Rights advocates warn this could expand surveillance and target Kremlin critics and opponents.
November 28, 2025
US court bars Israeli firm from installing spyware on WhatsApp
WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart said in a statement, "Today's ruling bans spyware maker NSO from ever targeting WhatsApp and our global users again", adding, “We applaud this decision that comes after six years of litigation.”
October 18, 2025