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WhatsApp It is the most used instant messaging application in the world, with at least 2 billion monthly active users; In that sense, it makes various updates to its interface in search of meeting the needs of those who use the app. However, some of his changes draw attention, such as the one he will make now and that will request the date of birth of each.
It was in November 2009 when WhatsApp was launched, which was an innovative proposal to send instant messages using the Internet; Since then it has gained followers and remains in force to this day. But, with the passage of time, the interface changed noticeably, corresponding to the needs of users and new technologies. The truth is that its use is not restricted or biased, for example, by the age of the person who creates their account; but a new test in your version beta indicates that this aspect could change.
According to the information indicated by the site WABetaInfo, A new section is developed in the app in which users will be asked to indicate their date of birth and, Therefore, the age of each one will be known. At the moment, it is in its testing stage and will be launched only in some countries in which certain judicial measures must be complied with.
“This requirement is scheduled to launch in specific countries at a later date. This update likely comes in response to recent legislation in certain US states, including Texas, requiring online services to verify the age of their users this year. In these US states, it will be necessary to enter a date of birth to use WhatsApp and, once entered, the date of birth cannot be changed,” they report from the site.
Although the status of this update is in the development process only for the beta version of WhatsApp for Android 2.24.5.18, it is already known that at the time of its launch this data provided by the user will not be available for viewing by third parties. “Currently, it is anticipated that this change is purely for regulatory compliance and does not impact privacy and security.” of user interactions on WhatsApp,” they explain. Likewise, it is speculated that it could also be applied in the territories that require it, according to their legislation.
Artificial Intelligence came to stay and to provide certain shortcuts in matters of daily life. Currently, its use is booming and this does not prevent it from being implemented in various apps; WhatsApp is one of them.
For the month of June, the application plans to launch options for the user to use AI in their account. Among them, you can carry out profile photos with this technology. In the same line, they can be generated from zero images to send in conversations with others; This option will be available in the same menu as the possibility of sending a document, camera, gallery, audio and others.
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