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WhatsApp Developing Message Restrictions to Reduce Spam Activity

Meta’s WhatsApp is reportedly testing new restrictions on how many messages users and businesses can send to unknown contacts without receiving replies. The upcoming feature, currently in testing phases across multiple countries, aims to significantly reduce spam activity on the platform while ensuring average users won’t be affected by the new limits.

WhatsApp’s New Anti-Spam Initiative

According to reports from TechCrunch, WhatsApp is developing message restrictions designed to combat the growing problem of spamming on its platform. Sources indicate that the Meta-owned messaging service is testing a feature that would limit how many messages individual users and businesses can send to unknown people without receiving responses.

by Darren Holt
AIBusiness

Figma CEO Assures AI Enhances Jobs, Not Eliminates Them, Amid Company Expansion

Figma’s CEO Dylan Field emphasizes that AI is augmenting human roles, not replacing them, citing a survey where nearly 70% of workers report increased efficiency. The company, which recently went public, is expanding its workforce and exploring AI’s potential to drive innovation. Field encourages adapting to AI advancements for career growth.

AI as a Productivity Booster, Not a Job Threat

According to reports, Figma CEO Dylan Field has reassured workers that artificial intelligence is not poised to take over jobs, but rather to enhance productivity and focus on high-value tasks. On a recent podcast, Field highlighted that employees should view AI as a tool for learning and growth, not a source of anxiety. Sources indicate that this perspective is backed by a September survey from Figma, which found that almost 60% of product builders spend more time on strategic work due to AI integration, and nearly 70% feel more efficient overall. Field, the chief executive officer of the design software firm, co-founded the company in 2012 and has consistently advocated for AI’s role in removing mundane tasks from workflows.

by Sarah Collins