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How does WhatsApp’s Privacy Checkup feature gives users control of security?

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WhatsApp, one of the most popular chat apps with billions of users worldwide, recently introduced a new feature called Privacy Checkup which offers step-by-step instructions to its users for setting up their privacy preferences.

The feature allows users to control who can contact them, choose with whom they want to share their personal information, regulate message access and apply additional security measures.

To enhance its security protocols, the Meta-owned messaging app launched the Privacy Checkup feature for both iOS and Android smartphones, Mint reported.

This feature empowers users to take control of their privacy and offers a sense of security while using the app.

In a blog post, while announcing the new feature, Meta said: “This step-by-step feature guides you through important privacy settings to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place.

“Selecting ‘Start checkup’ in your Privacy settings will navigate you through multiple privacy layers that strengthen the security of your messages, calls, and personal information.”

A page detailing the new feature reads, Privacy Checkup “allows you to access step-by-step guidance to help strengthen the security of your account and customise your privacy settings all in one place”.

The chatting app’s recent privacy feature is simple to use.

Just open WhatsApp and navigate to the settings menu on your iOS or Android device. At this point, you will find the banner to start the privacy checkup located at the top of the screen.

Then, click on the specific option to adjust the privacy settings.

This image shows WhatsApps Privacy Checkup page. — Meta/File
This image shows WhatsApp’s Privacy Checkup page. — Meta/File

Here’s what WhatsApp’s Privacy Checkup can help you adjust according to your preference:

Choose who can contact you

With WhatsApp’s Privacy Checkup feature, users can control who can contact them and stop unwanted calls and messages.

It also allows them to change who can add them to groups, silence unknown callers and manage blocked contacts.

Control personal information

This feature also enables users to choose the audience with whom they want to share personal information such as online status and activity. 

Additionally, users can decide who can view their profile photo, control who can see their last seen and online status, and manage read receipts.

Default message timer

By controlling their end-to-end encrypted backups and default message timer, users can limit access to their files and messages.

Fingerprint protection

With the help of the messaging app’s two-step verification and a fingerprint lock, WhatsApp users can further secure their accounts.

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Microsoft and BlackRock are set to establish a $30 billion fund for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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AI models, particularly those employed in deep learning and extensive data processing, necessitate considerable computer power, resulting in increased energy usage.

The computational demands of AI have compelled technology firms to interconnect thousands of chips in clusters to attain the requisite data processing capacity, resulting in a significant increase in the demand for specialized data centers.

The investment entity, termed Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, seeks to improve AI supply chains and energy procurement, according to BlackRock and Microsoft.

MGX, the investment firm supported by Abu Dhabi, will serve as a general partner in the fund, while Nvidia (NVDA.O), a manufacturer of AI chips, will provide its expertise.

The collaboration is expected to generate a total investment potential of up to $100 billion, inclusive of loan funding, according to the corporations.

The investments will primarily be in the United States, with the remainder allocated to partner countries, as stated by the firms.

The Financial Times initially reported on the development.

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Pakistan ascends 14 positions in the UN E-Government Index 2024.

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This significant breakthrough signifies Pakistan’s shift from the “Middle EGDI category” to the “High EGDI category” for the first time, indicating considerable improvements in digital government capabilities.

The nation’s E-Government Development Index has risen to 0.5095, an increase from 0.42380 in 2022. Although Pakistan remains behind global leaders such as Denmark (0.9847) and regional leaders like Singapore (0.969) and the Maldives (0.6745), this enhancement is a significant accomplishment.

Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to establishing a digital Pakistan.

During an event in Islamabad on Wednesday, she underscored the necessity for collaborative endeavors to promote innovation among the youth.

She asserted that the private sector ought to have a pivotal role in realizing a digital Pakistan. Shaza Fatima said that the administration is endeavoring to deliver exceptional stable and rapid internet connectivity.

She emphasized that Pakistan’s position in the UN’s e-governance development index had ascended by fourteen points. She stated that we are one of two Asian countries that have advanced from the medium tier to the top tier of digital e-governance, characterizing this as a notable accomplishment.

The Minister of State further asserted that Pakistan has made significant advancements in cyber security, attaining a premier rank in this field.

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AI detecting techniques are going to be introduced by YouTube.

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The artificial intelligence (AI) tools that YouTube plans to introduce have been unveiled. Using artificial intelligence technology, these technologies intend to assist in identifying individuals, voices, and music inside videos found on YouTube.

With the help of artificial intelligence synthetic sounds, the company has improved its Content ID system so that it can identify instances of copyright violations in songs.

The new function, which identifies artificial sounds emulating those of artificial singers, notifies users. The first edition will be made available to the public the next year, and then it will be taken to a more widespread audience.

A feature that will assist in recognizing deepfake faces in videos is also being introduced by YouTube.

It will be possible for consumers to be aware of the fact that their faces are being utilized in videos that were produced by artificial intelligence without their permission.

A greater degree of control over the video platform is intended to be granted to celebrities and artists.

Those who are impacted have the ability to contact YouTube’s privacy request mechanism in order to request that films of this nature be removed from the platform.

A guideline that previously designated such videos as artificial intelligence or content that was misleading is currently being strengthened and modified by the firm.

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