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WhatsApp

🌎 whatsapp.com

WhatsApp is a fast, simple, and reliable messaging and calling application used by over 1.5 billion people in more than 180 countries. It offers free, secure, and private communication through end-to-end encryption, making it accessible on various mobile devices and in low connectivity areas. WhatsApp also provides a dedicated business app to help small businesses connect with customers effectively.

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WhatsApp - Latest News and Updates

• WhatsApp has shifted focus from general messaging to business-oriented features, offering tools for automated replies, in-app payments, and professional profiles to enhance customer relationships and trust.
• WhatsApp is introducing an AI-powered character creation feature that allows users to design and personalize chatbots within the app.
• WhatsApp now allows businesses to use a general opt-in for messaging, simplifying the process of obtaining customer consent.
• WhatsApp plans to introduce AI bots with various personalities for user conversations in a future update.
• Akassh A Mishra has left WhatsApp as a Software Developer in the United States to join Verkada as a Software Engineer.

• Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast that while WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption prevents Meta from accessing message contents, US security agencies like the CIA and NSA can still potentially access messages through other means.

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