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Palestine: WhatsApp 'child with gun' sticker sparks outrage
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp sparked a major controversy after its AI-powered sticker generator produced images of children holding guns in response to prompts related to Palestine. The generator created stickers depicting guns or a boy with an AK-47 rifle when prompted with terms like 'Palestinian', 'Palestine', or 'Muslim boy Palestinian'. In contrast, it generated images of smiling children or those playing football when prompted with "Israeli boy". WhatsApp acknowledged the issue and stated it would work on improving the feature. Social media users expressed their outrage, with some questioning the reliability of AI systems in general.
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Step-by-step guide to adding WhatsApp’s happy new year 2025 stickers | Mint
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6m ago
Medial
WhatsApp has introduced a "Happy New Year" sticker pack for 2025, featuring 10 festive stickers. Users can easily download the pack across various platforms, including WhatsApp Web, Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. To add the stickers, click a provided link, then tap "Add to my stickers." Users can access the stickers in chats under the "Stickers" section. Additional New Year-themed sticker packs are available on the Google Play Store for further customization.
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WhatsApp Beta introduces option to share custom and official sticker packs
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7m ago
Medial
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature that allows users to create and share sticker packs directly within the app. The functionality, currently in beta testing, enables users to share custom sticker packs with their contacts. The feature aims to streamline the sharing process and eliminate the need for re-uploading stickers that are already hosted online. While the global launch timeline has not been confirmed, the advanced stage of beta testing suggests a wider release is imminent. Interested users can join the WhatsApp beta program on the Google Play Store for early access.
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Indian Founders' AI startup for workplace surveillance sparks global outrage
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4m ago
Medial
A demo from Optifye.ai, a member of Y Combinator's current cohort, sparked global outrage after being termed as 'dystopian surveillance software for sweatshops'. Founders Kushal Mohta and Vivaan Baid's software helps factory owners know who's working and who isn't using AI-powered security cameras. Y Combinator shared a demo featuring the founders on social media but deleted it following outrage.
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From latest stickers to NYE calling effects: WhatsApp adds new features - details | Mint
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6m ago
Medial
WhatsApp has introduced several temporary features to enhance user interactions during the holiday season and New Year celebrations. These updates include NYE Calling Effects, Animated Reactions, and a New Year sticker pack. The NYE Calling Effects offer themed backgrounds, filters, and effects for video calls, while Animated Reactions add a confetti animation to message reactions. The New Year sticker pack provides curated designs and avatar stickers for sharing greetings. These features are available globally for a limited time. Earlier this month, WhatsApp also launched updates to its audio and video calling capabilities, including the ability to choose specific participants in group calls and a broader selection of video call effects.
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WhatsApp considering introduction of Ads on Channels and Status
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp is reportedly testing voice message and sticker features, and may introduce advertisements on its Status feature, according to the platform's head, Will Cathcart. While WhatsApp had denied such ad placement in the past, Cathcart mentioned that ads could be seen in other areas like Channels or Status, but not in the inbox. It is important to note that this is not a confirmation of ads being implemented. In September, WhatsApp took action against 7.11 million accounts in India, with 2.57 million being banned proactively.
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Elon Musk’s X refuses to join Centre’s Sahyog portal, cites own system for law enforcement coordination
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has refused to join India's 'Sahyog' portal, instead citing its own system for law enforcement coordination. While 38 intermediaries like Meta, WhatsApp, and Apple have joined Sahyog, the Delhi High Court noted that X is the only outlier. Concerns were raised about X's prior non-responsiveness in child sexual offence cases. The court will further examine X's objections in a later hearing, alongside the ongoing integrations by other platforms.
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Surge in Grievance Appellate Committee Orders to Social Media Companies in India
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
In July 2023, India's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) issued a higher number of orders to social media companies compared to the previous month. Meta's transparency report revealed that Facebook and Instagram received eight GAC orders, while WhatsApp, a Meta subsidiary, received five. These developments are part of India's efforts to regulate and address user grievances related to social media platforms. However, there is still a lack of transparency regarding the nature of these complaints and GAC procedures. The platforms also dealt with various content violations, including hate speech and child abuse.
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WhatsApp Brings Flows, Payments & Meta Verified To India
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Mark Zuckerberg announced several new WhatsApp services for B2B users in India at the Annual Conversations conference. WhatsApp Flows enables businesses to create custom experiences within chat threads, automating tasks and actions. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows customers to make payments to companies directly within the chat, and Meta Verified, a paid verification badge, is coming to WhatsApp to help users identify genuine businesses. India, with over 500 million users, is a significant market for WhatsApp.
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How Indian Edtech Startups Can Use WhatsApp To 10x Their Business Potential
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Edtech brands can leverage WhatsApp Business API to effectively manage customer interactions and enhance their business potential. With WhatsApp being the top messaging app globally, Indian edtech institutes have been quick to adopt WhatsApp Business for communication purposes. While the WhatsApp Business App lacks some essential functionalities for edtech brands, the WhatsApp Business API offers advanced automation options. Some use cases mentioned include acquiring new students, improving enrollment rates, creating personalized onboarding experiences, and improving engagement through customer segmentation and broadcast lists. The article highlights the benefits of upgrading to WhatsApp Business API for growing edtech brands.
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Microsoft filters emails containing ‘Palestine,’ ‘Gaza,’ and ‘genocide’ amid employee protests
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Microsoft is reportedly filtering internal emails containing terms like “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “genocide,” preventing their delivery, amid employee protests. The protest group No Azure for Apartheid (NOAA) claims Microsoft workers can’t send emails with these terms. NOAA demands Microsoft disclose ties with the Israeli state and sever contracts with Israel's military. Microsoft confirmed filtering “politically focused emails” following a protest at CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote, accusing the company of complicity in Israeli war crimes.
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