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Meta Confirms New WhatsApp On-Device AI-Powered Scam Alert Beta

Meta has announced an optional WhatsApp feature using an on-device AI machine-learning model to detect and prevent scam attacks, rolling out in beta. The feature aims to enhance user security by identifying suspicious messages directly on the device.

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Meta Confirms New WhatsApp On-Device AI-Powered Scam Alert Beta
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By Davey Winder, Senior ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationMeta has announced it is to roll out a new optional feature that leverages an on-device AI machine-learning model to help detect and prevent WhatsApp scam attacks.

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