Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams

Meta is introducing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp, currently in limited beta, to detect suspicious messages. This tool utilizes on-device machine learning to flag potential scams while ensuring private conversations remain unread by Meta. This update follows the previous launch of scam detection for device linking requests. The initiative reflects a broader trend toward privacy-focused fraud prevention, enhancing user security by identifying fraudulent activity directly on the device without compromising end-to-end encryption standards.