State television alleged the app — without offering specific evidence — gathered user information to send to Israel.

For years, WhatsApp resisted the advertising model even as its parent company heavily monetised its other platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Discover the latest features and updates on WhatsApp that enhance user interaction, streamline communication, and foster community connections.

The cofounders of WhatsApp resisted ads in the app for years, including after the company was acquired by Meta for $22 billion in 2014. Brian Acton and Jan Koum left the company in 2017 and 2018, respectively, and on Monday Meta introduced ads in the “Status” feature as well as sponsored Channels in the the “Updates” tab of WhatsApp.

WhatsApp users can now access ChatGPT's AI image generator directly through the messaging app. OpenAI has rolled out this creative feature in regions where ChatGPT is available, allowing users to generate or edit one image a day for free.

ChatGPT’s image generator is now on WhatsApp, allowing users to create AI images by chatting with the AI chatbot.

ChatGPT can generate amazing images for you via WhatsApp texting. All you need to do is save the ChatGPT number.