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LinkedIn Wants to Train AI Models on User Data, But This One Step Stops It
LinkedIn is updating its terms to begin collecting user data from November 3 to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The professional networking platform confirmed that profile details and public posts will be used, while private messages will remain excluded. Some data will also be shared with Microsoft and affiliates for targeted ads, t...
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Windows 11 Users Invited to Test Microsoft’s Experimental AI Features in MS Paint
Microsoft is inviting select Windows 11 users to join its new Microsoft AI Labs, a platform seemingly aimed at testing experimental AI features in MS Paint. The invites, spotted in non-Copilot+ PCs, appear randomly distributed and do not grant immediate access to tools. While some users reported signup errors, others received confirmation messages ...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Writing Help Feature to Rephrase Text for Different Styles and Tones
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that leverages AI to rewrite text for different tones and clarity. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, users can draft a basic text, and the AI-powered writing assistant will provide suggestions for improvement, including different tones and styles. WhatsApp said that its new Writing Help ...
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Man Killed By Woman's Lover For Messaging Her On Instagram: Maharashtra Cops
A 24-year-old man died after being assaulted by a woman's boyfriend and his associates allegedly for sending a message to her on a popular social networking platform in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Go in India as a Low-Cost Subscription Plan With Higher Limits, Longer Memory
OpenAI on Tuesday announced a new subscription plan called ChatGPT Go as a low-cost alternative to the existing ChatGPT Plus subscription. Initially introduced in India, it will also be expanded to other markets soon. As per the company, ChatGPT Go grants users access to higher message limits, larger file uploads, and expanded image generation. Fur...
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Support for Motion Photos With Audio
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new feature for users that will allow them to send motion photos. As per the feature tracker, the new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and might be available to some beta testers. With this, users can send motion photos, which capture the audio and movement before and after a sh...
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Cyber Scams On Rise, Follow These Tips To Protect Yourself
From fake e-commerce sites to cleverly disguised phishing campaigns, fraudsters have found several avenues to steal money this Raksha Bandhan.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Banned 98 Lakh Accounts in June in India Citing Harmful Activity
WhatsApp banned over 98 lakh accounts in India in June to tackle abuse, with nearly 19.79 lakh removed proactively before any user complaints. The platform also received 23,596 user grievances and acted on 1,001 accounts, including bans and reinstatements. Most complaints were ban appeals, according to the company. Other concerns included account s...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces 'Remind Me' Feature With Support for Custom Message Reminders
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on Android that allows users to set reminders for messages that have already been read. This update enables beta testers to select from preset reminder times or customise specific delivery times for notifications. While WhatsApp currently reminds users about unread messages on both iOS and Android, this new functio...
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Meta Adds Teen Safety Features, Removes 6.3 Lakh Accounts
Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap.
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Meta Announces New Safety Features for Instagram Teen Accounts, Adult-Managed Profiles for Children
Meta announced a couple of new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature.
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"Gloves Off': Stephen Colbert's Message To Trump After Show's Cancellation
Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off."
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LinkedIn Wants to Train AI Models on User Data, But This One Step Stops It
LinkedIn is updating its terms to begin collecting user data from November 3 to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The professional networking platform confirmed that profile details and public posts will be used, while private messages will remain excluded. Some data will also be shared with Microsoft and affiliates for targeted ads, t...
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Windows 11 Users Invited to Test Microsoft’s Experimental AI Features in MS Paint
Microsoft is inviting select Windows 11 users to join its new Microsoft AI Labs, a platform seemingly aimed at testing experimental AI features in MS Paint. The invites, spotted in non-Copilot+ PCs, appear randomly distributed and do not grant immediate access to tools. While some users reported signup errors, others received confirmation messages ...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Writing Help Feature to Rephrase Text for Different Styles and Tones
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that leverages AI to rewrite text for different tones and clarity. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, users can draft a basic text, and the AI-powered writing assistant will provide suggestions for improvement, including different tones and styles. WhatsApp said that its new Writing Help ...
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Man Killed By Woman's Lover For Messaging Her On Instagram: Maharashtra Cops
A 24-year-old man died after being assaulted by a woman's boyfriend and his associates allegedly for sending a message to her on a popular social networking platform in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Go in India as a Low-Cost Subscription Plan With Higher Limits, Longer Memory
OpenAI on Tuesday announced a new subscription plan called ChatGPT Go as a low-cost alternative to the existing ChatGPT Plus subscription. Initially introduced in India, it will also be expanded to other markets soon. As per the company, ChatGPT Go grants users access to higher message limits, larger file uploads, and expanded image generation. Fur...
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Support for Motion Photos With Audio
WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new feature for users that will allow them to send motion photos. As per the feature tracker, the new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and might be available to some beta testers. With this, users can send motion photos, which capture the audio and movement before and after a sh...
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Cyber Scams On Rise, Follow These Tips To Protect Yourself
From fake e-commerce sites to cleverly disguised phishing campaigns, fraudsters have found several avenues to steal money this Raksha Bandhan.
-
WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Banned 98 Lakh Accounts in June in India Citing Harmful Activity
WhatsApp banned over 98 lakh accounts in India in June to tackle abuse, with nearly 19.79 lakh removed proactively before any user complaints. The platform also received 23,596 user grievances and acted on 1,001 accounts, including bans and reinstatements. Most complaints were ban appeals, according to the company. Other concerns included account s...
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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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WhatsApp Beta Introduces 'Remind Me' Feature With Support for Custom Message Reminders
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on Android that allows users to set reminders for messages that have already been read. This update enables beta testers to select from preset reminder times or customise specific delivery times for notifications. While WhatsApp currently reminds users about unread messages on both iOS and Android, this new functio...
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Meta Adds Teen Safety Features, Removes 6.3 Lakh Accounts
Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap.
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Meta Announces New Safety Features for Instagram Teen Accounts, Adult-Managed Profiles for Children
Meta announced a couple of new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature.
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"Gloves Off': Stephen Colbert's Message To Trump After Show's Cancellation
Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off."
