Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
Meta is introducing a new optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to identify and flag suspicious messages before users engage with them. This latest security measure builds on Meta's earlier efforts this year to combat scams, including detection for device linking requests. The feature is currently rolling out in limited beta and will warn users when a chat appears suspicious.
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Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
Meta is introducing a new optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to identify and flag suspicious messages before users engage with them. This latest security measure builds on Meta's earlier efforts this year to combat scams, including detection for device linking requests. The feature is currently rolling out in limited beta and will warn users when a chat appears suspicious.
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