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Suspicious content? NordVPN's new AI bot will check it for you on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram

NordVPN's experimental hub, NordLabs, has launched NordBot, a free-to-use AI agent that acts as your personal scam checker for suspicious links, messages, and images on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.

TechRadar · Jul 22

Meta’s automated system mistakenly banned CJP spokesperson Saurav Das’ account: Sources

Meta has restored the account of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das after it was mistakenly blocked by the company's automated moderation systems, ET has learnt. Sources said the suspension was an error triggered by automation, and the account was reinstated after the issue was identified on Wednesday.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Why boards are betting on unconventional CEOs

Corporate boards increasingly seek leaders with unconventional backgrounds for innovation. Kunal Shah's appointment at WhatsApp reflects this significant leadership shift. Leena Nair and Nikhil Ravishankar also exemplify this trend. Companies now prioritize perspective and adaptability over traditional credentials. This hiring evolution addresses rapid technological change and market unpredictability.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Customer attention crisis: Why businesses must shift from volume to value in messaging

Customer attention has become scarce, forcing businesses to prioritize message value over volume. Verified and consent-based communication now offers a significant competitive advantage for companies. Businesses must also leverage AI to identify the right moment and channel for each customer. Ultimately, making every message count is crucial for success in…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Sebi warns listed firms, regulated entities against rising 'Boss Scam' cyber fraud

Sebi has issued a warning to all regulated entities regarding a rising cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam'. In this scheme, fraudsters masquerade as senior executives to deceive finance teams into executing fund transfers. The scam employs various channels such as email, WhatsApp, and even sophisticated AI tools like…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

3 Bedtime Habits Quietly Wrecking Your Sleep Quality and Melatonin Levels Every Night

The Screen That Tells Your Brain It's Still NoonThe blue light emitted by phone and laptop screens suppresses melatonin production, the hormone your body uses to signal that sleep is due. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that reading on a light-emitting device…

Times Life · Jul 17

Curly and Coily Hair Textures in Indian Women Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

The mirror told you a lie for a long timeYou were probably seven or eight the first time someone ran a comb through your curls and sighed. Not a cruel sigh. Just the kind that meant: this is going to be work. The aunty at the parlour, the school photograph,…

Times Life · Jul 17

This T-Mobile feature could save your life someday (and you don't even need T-Mobile for it to work)

Even if you're in the middle of nowhere, T-Mobile makes it easy to connect to the most important service with its T-Satellite service. Here's how it works and how you can find out if you're eligible.

Android Central · Jul 16

Centre examining legal implications, possible clauses over WhatsApp, Telegram 'username' feature: Sources

The government is examining legal implications for WhatsApp and Telegram. This follows their replies to notices regarding the new username feature. Concerns about privacy and potential misuse have been raised by experts. Meta stated usernames are optional and allow messaging without sharing phone numbers. The Ministry of Electronics and Information…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

Grassroots soccer is easy to overlook. It unfolds in public parks, on unbooked fields and is organized through WhatsApp groups rather than formal institutions. Yet in cities like Guelph, Ont., these gatherings are doing important social work: creating connection, trust and belonging across differences — ones that are often difficult…

The Conversation · Jul 15