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WhatsApp’s username revamp faces India test over fraud risks

Meta has made several investments in India over the past few years, one of its most important markets and a major hub for WhatsApp.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of US$900 million investment into GIC-backed Indian startup

Meta said incognito chats will be powered by its private processing technology, ensuring conversations remain invisible to anyone, including the company itself.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

The Commission intends to order Meta to reinstate access for third-party AI assistants under the same conditions as before 15 October 2025
Telcos, Media & Tech

EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

The jury found that Meta violated New Mexico’s consumer protection law and ordered the company to pay US$375 million in civil penalties.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Meta ordered to pay US$375 million in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claims

Meta had lost its initial appeal against the higher penalty, after judges at a lower tribunal said it had no legal standing to sue the EDPB.
International

WhatsApp wins court backing to challenge US$268 million Irish privacy fine

A spokesperson for Meta said the contractors’ allegations that they had “unfettered” access to WhatsApp messages are impossible.
Telcos, Media & Tech

US has investigated claims that WhatsApp chats aren’t private

The group of plaintiffs alleges that Meta stores the substance of users’ communications and that workers can get access to them. 
Companies & Markets

Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy

Businesses here are open to testing and learning, and are eager to grow, said Ms Nicole Tan, Meta’s country manager for Singapore.
Singapore

Meta Singapore chief eyes chat apps as next sales frontier

The effects of social media on children’s health and safety have become a growing global concern.
Asean Business

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

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