WhatsApp Scam Alert: The AI only checks strangers, not your contacts

Source: Notebookcheck.net· Steffen Zahn· August 16, 2026

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch: According to Meta’s own description, only messages from people who aren’t in your contacts are che…

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