WhatsApp: WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a new Fact Checking helpline in collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance to take a tough against the rising concerns of deep fakes and fake news that leads to some unexpected events. This initiative deserves appreciation in the context of upcoming elections. The Fact-Checking Helpline will allow users to recognize fake news and videos sent to them. Check more details below.
How Fake News and Videos Will Be Recognized
WhatsApp will launch a chatbot that will help users to recognize the credibility of the news shared with them. This chatbot will support multiple languages and it will also allow users to report deepfake videos. According to MCA, users will just need to send a message and after that, WhatsApp will start checking the credibility and the authenticity of a message shared by users.
More Features in the Pipeline
Chat lock for Web Version
WhatsApp is working on a new security feature, especially for the web version. The upcoming new feature is a chat lock for the web version. One rolled out for all, this feature will allow users to lock their chat on the desktop version of WhatsApp. This feature is already available for beta users, so if you are using the beta version of WhatsApp, you can give a try to this feature now.
Passkeys for Security
WhatsApp is also planning to introduce a passkey feature for iPhone users. While Meta introduced this feature for Android users, now the same passkey feature will be also available for iPhone users soon. For those who are unaware passkey feature helps users make the login process more secure and safe.
Pinned Event in Community Groups
WhatsApp is also working on a new feature focused on enhancing the user experience of community groups. The upcoming feature is “Pinned Events” which will allow community group admins to pin an important event and set reminders for the same. The “Pinned Events” feature was recently spotted in the Beta version 2.24.3.20 of WhatsApp.
File Sharing
The meta-owned messaging platform is also planning to bring a new file-sharing system that will allow users to share big files and HD videos quickly. This feature will be similar to the Android’s default nearby sharing feature.
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