WhatsApp Usernames Optional, Impersonation Safeguards Explained
WhatsApp clarifies usernames are optional, reserves names for public figures, and adds safeguards against impersonation amid government scrutiny.
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WhatsApp clarifies usernames are optional, reserves names for public figures, and adds safeguards against impersonation amid government scrutiny.
WhatsApp claims multiple layers of defence against scams for its upcoming username feature, as Indian government issues notice over impersonation and fraud risks.
Indian government considers notice to WhatsApp over username feature misuse concerns, citing impersonation and fraud risks.
WhatsApp rolls out username reservations, letting users chat without sharing phone numbers. Reserve your handle now for privacy-focused messaging.
Meta unveils Brain2Qwerty v2, a non-invasive AI system that decodes brain activity into text with 61% accuracy, aiding communication for those with brain lesions.
Anthropic report finds 93% of AI conversations yield tangible outputs, with 86% reporting productivity gains. Delegation boosts learning, not skill loss.
KPMG report: 92% of tech executives say managing AI agents is a vital skill by 2031. AI assistants to make up 36% of core tech teams by 2027.
Google Wallet introduces package tracking using Gmail receipts. Parcel updates appear alongside payment methods. Available in the US.
Margaret Atwood calls AI "garbage in, garbage out" after her first Claude chatbot use gave wrong answer. She also discusses book bans and US censorship at Babell Festival.
Nearly 1 in 5 organizations have rolled back AI initiatives due to quality failures and weak collaboration, a new CambrianEdge.ai report reveals.
OpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 models (Sol, Terra, Luna) to select partners after US govt request, citing cybersecurity concerns. Wider release planned in weeks.
US government clears limited access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model after resolving national security concerns, but Fable 5 remains restricted.
US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg says AI is a defining engine of prosperity for decades, calling for global collaboration at the Pax Silica Summit.
OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeno, a custom AI chip for LLM inference, targeting gigawatt-scale data centers by 2026 with superior performance per watt.
McKinsey report reveals generative AI's growing role in shopping, from product discovery to completing transactions, with Gen Z leading the shift.
Tom Hanks voices concerns about AI recreating Woody's voice for future Toy Story films, saying it's "a scary thought" as technology advances.
A new Bernstein report warns India must build its own foundational AI models to avoid falling behind the US and China, citing geopolitical risks.
Experts at Summer Davos showcase emotion-sensing AI and interactive robots that understand human gestures, moods, and mental states for healthcare and education.
Apple confirms watchOS 27 drops support for Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and Ultra. Reason: new AI features and Siri performance. Security updates continue.
Centre tells Delhi HC Telegram was key for NEET cheating networks, defends temporary ban till June 22 to protect exam integrity. HC reserves order.