As part of the agreement, the tech companies have committed to subjecting their AI systems to security testing by both internal and external experts before release. This step will help identify potential security vulnerabilities that ensure safer and more reliable AI deployments.
Threads, which was launched on July 5 for both iOS and Android users in 100 countries, aims to compete with Twitter in the social media space. However, the app is relatively new and lacks certain Twitter-like features that could make it more competitive.
WhatsApp is reportedly creating a "Channel settings" section that will let admins control specific options for their channels. They will have the ability to manage the reactions followers can send to the WhatsApp channel.
According to Downdetector, over 37,000 people in the United States reported problems with the messaging service during the incident.
Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the long-awaited WhatsApp smartwatch app is now available for Wear OS. The new development has opened a whole new realm of possibilities for Wear OS users, said Meta's CEO.
Despite an impressive start, with over 100 million sign-ups in its first week, recent data reports reveal that Threads' substantial drop in engagement has been witnessed within 10 days (everyday traffic).
Threads, the app that gained huge popularity with over 100 million sign-ups in its first week, is now facing a decline in daily active users. The app's limitations, like the absence of news content and the inability to operate anonymously, are among the factors contributing to its loss of momentum.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is allowing commercial use of its AI chatbot, Llama 2, by partnering with major cloud providers like Microsoft.
With these new features, Meta is aiming to empower its users to unleash their creativity and create captivating videos that resonate with their audience across both Reels and long-form video formats.
The new feature is not exclusive to beta users only but is available to all WhatsApp users who have updated to the latest stable versions of the app.
Launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in initial 100 countries, the Instagram-linked application for micro-blogging said that it reached an astounding number of 100 million sign-ups in just five days of launch.
Threads accomplished this significant milestone within just seven days of its launch, surpassing the record previously held by Niantic's Pokémon GO in 2016. Notably, India emerged as the dominant market for Threads, contributing approximately 32% of its total downloads.
This new chat transfer feature eliminates the need for relying solely on cloud backups, providing a convenient way for users to move their WhatsApp chats between devices. It ensures that users can seamlessly switch to a new phone without the fear of losing their valuable conversations.
The avatars developed by Meta not only represent users visually but also express their facial expressions and mouth movements, making the experience more natural and expressive. This new functionality is available on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring a wide reach for users.
With features similar to its parent company, Threads allows users to follow and engage with friends and creators, including individuals they already follow on Instagram.
Elon Musk, in a separate development, has recently launched a new AI company named xAI, with a mission to understand the true nature of the universe. The xAI includes members with prior experience at prominent AI organizations such as Microsoft Research, Google Research, OpenAI, Google's DeepMind
The latest report suggests that WhatsApp has been working on implementing an enhanced version of the avatar pack by introducing animated avatars.
With the introduction of real-time avatar calls, Meta aims to offer users a creative and fun way to engage with others while maintaining a level of privacy and self-expression.
Shah views the decline in metaverse hype as an opportunity for growth, enabling Meta to concentrate on constructive development and iterative improvements to tackle the inherent challenges of building a metaverse.
The new feature adds an extra layer of security by ensuring that only the correct owner of the phone number can connect it to a WhatsApp account. This helps protect against unauthorised access and potential misuse of the app.
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