Tag: WhatsApp

AISoftwareTechnology

Meta to Remove ChatGPT Integration from WhatsApp Affecting 50 Million Users

Meta is discontinuing ChatGPT integration for WhatsApp users following policy changes, according to OpenAI. The change will impact over 50 million users who currently access the AI assistant through the messaging platform. Users have until January 2026 to preserve their conversation history.

WhatsApp to Discontinue ChatGPT Integration

Meta Platforms will remove ChatGPT integration from WhatsApp, affecting approximately 50 million users, according to reports from OpenAI. The artificial intelligence company announced the upcoming change, citing policy revisions from the messaging platform’s parent company as the driving factor behind the discontinuation.

by Nathan Cross
SecuritySoftware

Meta Discontinues Windows Messenger App, Users Shift to Secure Alternatives

Meta is officially discontinuing its Messenger app for Windows and Mac, leaving users to seek alternatives. Secure messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Session offer robust replacements with enhanced privacy features.

Messenger for Windows and Mac Reaches End of Life

Meta is officially deprecating its Windows and Mac support for the Messenger app, with the change taking effect on December 15, according to reports. This move will redirect PC users attempting to launch the app to the Facebook desktop environment, where messaging tools, including calling features, will remain accessible. Sources indicate that the Messenger app has already been removed from the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store, signaling the phased rollout of this transition.

by Henry Blakemore
CybersecurityPolicy

US Court Permanently Bars NSO Group from WhatsApp Targeting, Slashes Damages Award

A U.S. district court has issued a permanent injunction prohibiting Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users. The ruling comes alongside a dramatic reduction in punitive damages from $167 million to just $4 million in the long-running legal battle.

Landmark Ruling Against Surveillance Firm

A federal court has issued a permanent injunction against NSO Group, prohibiting the Israeli surveillance company from targeting users of Meta’s popular messaging platform WhatsApp. According to reports, U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton handed down the 25-page ruling that could significantly impact NSO’s future operations.

by Nathan Cross