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AI, payments, smarter messaging: What is WhatsApp’s big plan? Global head Kunal Shah reveals

Headline via India.com · first report 10 Nov, 23:18 IST, latest 11 Nov, 08:14 IST

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3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Hindustan Times at 10 Nov, 23:18 IST; the latest is from The Siasat Daily at 11 Nov, 08:14 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Kunal Shah stressed that WhatsApp's focus on new features would not come at the cost of user privacy and security.
WhatsApp global head Kunal Shah unveils a three-pillar growth roadmap focused on artificial intelligence integration, in-app digital payments and upgraded messaging features.
New Delhi: WhatsApp is preparing to expand its services beyond messaging, with artificial intelligence, digital payments and improved communication features emerging as three key priorities under its new global head, Kunal Shah, who took charge as WhatsApp’s…

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