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Meta Expands AI Scams Detection on WhatsApp

Updated 2026-08-13 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Meta is rolling out an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses machine learning to flag suspicious messages. The new tool follows earlier scam detection measures for device linking requests.

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Meta is launching an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages. Earlier this year, Meta also launched scam detection for device linking requests on WhatsApp. The new Scam Alert feature, which is rolling out in a limited beta, shows users
2026-08-13 16:10 UTC
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