WhatsApp will introduce advertisements in the Updates tab, aiming to generate revenue for Meta Platforms. The personal messaging experience remains unchanged, with ads not appearing in personal chats. This move contradicts the founders' original promise to keep the platform ad-free. The European Commission has raised concerns about compliance with privacy regulations, and privacy activist Max Schrems criticized Meta's approach, suggesting users may migrate to the Signal app. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)