Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law
Australia’s proposed “My Feed, My Way” reforms would let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations and see only content from accounts they follow.
Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors
When your AI reads someone else's messages too - opinion
Wave of WhatsApp suspensions sweeps across Israel, raising concerns of blocked accounts
ChatGPT’s update race: Now offering AI through phone calls or WhatsApp
OpenAI has announced the ninth update to the world’s most popular AI platform, enabling users to access AI services via phone calls or WhatsApp messages.
WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew
The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking in WhatsApp lawsuit
The head of WhatsApp said the ruling is a win for privacy, since 'spyware companies could not hide behind immunity.'
WhatsApp continues to innovate: Soon – Direct dialer from the app
Meta is upgrading WhatsApp with a new dialer that allows direct dialing from the app without adding contacts. The feature is being gradually rolled out to the iPhone beta version.
Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer
"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"
'Free Palstine': WhatsApp group plays central role in Amsterdam pogrom trial
Seven people have already appeared in court, with another six still to appear. The WhatsApp group was centrally featured in the prosecution's statements during the trial.
WhatsApp goes down, users report
The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April.
New on WhatsApp: Transcribe voice messages | Here's how
The popular messaging app introduces a significant new feature that allows you to read voice messages you don’t want to listen to. Here’s how it will work in our region too.
OMG: Using abbreviations in texts may make you seem insincere - study
Researchers found that participants who used text abbreviations were perceived as putting in less effort, resulting in fewer responses.
WhatsApp rolls out message drafts to save unsent messages
When users begin typing a message and leave the chat before sending it, WhatsApp marks the conversation with a green “Draft” label in the chat list.