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  • Misinformation Spread Via Deepfakes Biggest Threat To Upcoming Polls In India: Tenable |

    New Delhi: Misinformation and disinformation spread through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and fake content are the biggest threats to the upcoming elections in India,” exposure management company Tenable said on Sunday.

    According to the company, these threats will be shared across social media and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others.

    “The biggest threats to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are misinformation and disinformation as part of influence operations conducted by malicious actors against the electorate,” said Satnam Narang, Senior Staff Research Engineer at Tenable, to IANS.

    A recent report by Tidal Cyber highlighted that this year, 10 countries will face the highest levels of election cyber interference threats, including India.

    Recently, deepfake videos of former US President Bill Clinton and current President Joe Biden were fabricated and circulated to confuse citizens during the upcoming presidential elections. (Also Read: Woman Falls Victim To Investment Scam, Loses Jewelry And Over Rs 24 Lakh)

    Experts note that the proliferation of deepfake content surged in late 2017, with over 7,900 videos online. By early 2019, this number nearly doubled to 14,678, and the trend continues to escalate.

    “With the increase in generative AI tools and their use growing worldwide, we may see deepfakes, be it in images or video content, impersonating notable candidates seeking to retain their seats or those hoping to unseat incumbents in parliament,” Narang added.

    The Indian government has recently issued directives to social media platforms such as X and Meta (formerly Facebook), urging them to regulate the proliferation of AI-generated deepfake content.

    Additionally, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has issued an advisory to these platforms to remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. (Also Read: WhatsApp Allows To Pin Multiple Messages In Chat; Here’s How to Pin Messages on Android, iOS, And Desktop)

    Tenable suggests that the easiest way to identify a deepfake image is to look for nonsensical text or language that looks almost alien-like in language. 

  • WhatsApp Allows To Pin Multiple Messages In Chat; Here's How to Pin Messages on Android, iOS, And Desktop

    WhatsApp users can choose to pin a message for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. 

  • WhatsApp Introduces Enhanced Pinning Feature For Messages

    Users can pin various types of content, including text, images, or even polls created within WhatsApp.

  • EC Asks Govt To Stop Sending 'Viksit Bharat' Messages On WhatsApp

    The ministry had informed the Commission that the messages along with a letter from PM Modi were sent before the Model Code of Conduct came into force on March 16. 

  • How To Transfer WhatsApp Chat Backup From Android To iPhone? Here’s Step-By-Step Guide |

    New Delhi: When you get a shiny new iPhone, the next big task is transferring all your data from your old device, especially your WhatsApp chats. While moving from one iPhone to another is straightforward, switching from an Android device to an iPhone can be tricky.

    But fear not, as there’s a solution: the “Move to iOS” app. One thing to note before moving forward is not all WhatsApp data can be transferred. WhatsApp call history cannot be moved to the new iPhone. (Also Read: Good News For 2.56 Lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks; Centre Announces Pay Hike For Time Continuity)

    What You Need To Know Before Transferring?

    Before you start the transfer process, ensure that your iPhone is either brand new or has been reset to its factory settings. (Also Read: Big Bonanza For LIC Employees; Government Approves 17% Wage Hike)

    Also, make sure both your Android and iOS devices are plugged into chargers and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If needed, you can connect your Android device to your iPhone’s hotspot.

    How To Transfer WhatsApp Chat Backup From Android To iPhone:

    – On your Android phone, download the ‘Move to iOS’ app from the Google Play Store.

    – Follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

    – When prompted for a code, enter the code displayed on your iPhone.

    – Tap on “Continue” on both devices and follow the on-screen instructions.

    – On the transfer data screen, select “WhatsApp” as the data you want to transfer.

    – On your Android smartphone, tap on “Get started” and wait for WhatsApp to export the data.

    – Once it’s ready, you’ll be signed out of WhatsApp on your Android device.

    – Return to the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android device, tap on “Continue,” and wait for the transfer to complete.

    – After the transfer is done, open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone and log in with your registered phone number.

    – Tap on ‘Start’ and wait for the transfer process to finish.

    – Once it’s done, all your chats and other WhatsApp data will appear on your new iPhone.

  • WhatsApp Is Testing New UI For Its Status Bar And Channel Ownership Transfer Feature

    WhatsApp is in the process of redesigning the status menu for Android, which will emphasize stories and channels by providing previews and improving accessibility.
     

  • WhatsApp Working On ‘Favourite Contacts Filter’ Feature For Web |

    San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new ‘favourite contacts filter’ feature, allowing users to prioritize their conversations and offer greater control and efficiency in the messaging experience.

    The new feature, spotted by WABetaInfo, mentioned that it will appear with a dedicated chat filter in a future update of WhatsApp Web. According to the report, the new feature will allow users to choose their favourite contacts and manually add the ones they care about most, making it easier to access them through a dedicated filter.

    “By allowing users to mark specific contacts as favourites, WhatsApp enables them to prioritize key conversations, ensuring quick and easy access to those they frequently interact with,” the report said. (Also Read: Valentine’s Day Alert: Deepfakes and GenAI Boost Romance Scams In India, Warn Researcher)

    “The introduction of favourite contacts not only simplifies the process of reaching out to frequently contacted users but also adds a layer of customization, allowing them to improve their messaging experience to suit their preferences,” it added.

    Meanwhile, WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to allow third-party messaging apps on its platform ahead of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will come into force in March. (Also Read: Why Is Google’s Bard AI Chatbox Renamed Gemini? Know Features Of Gemini Advanced And Availability)

    Dick Brouwer, an engineering director at WhatsApp, told Wired that the company is ready to offer interoperability on the platform with over 2 billion users. “There’s real tension between offering an easy way to offer this interoperability to third parties while at the same time preserving the WhatsApp privacy, security, and integrity bar. I think we’re pretty happy with where we’ve landed,” he was quoted as saying in the report.”

  • WhatsApp To Roll Out THIS feature For Business Accounts; Details Here

    WhatsApp ‘Command’ feature is likely to boost communication and user experience. 

  • WhatsApp To Introduce THIS feature For Quick Calling To Favourite Contacts; Details Here |

    New Delhi: WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is gearing up to roll out a new feature for quick calling to a favourite person. This new feature is termed ‘favourite contacts,’ which allows users to set some of their contacts as favourites so that they can call them quickly on iOS.

    The new feature, spotted by WABetaInfo, has been introduced to improve overall accessibility by providing a quick and intuitive shortcut for calling favourite contacts directly from the calls tab. The upcoming ‘Favorite contacts’ feature will appear at the top of the calls tab, ensuring a phone call is always just one tap away. (Also Read: OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds Gets Price Cut In India; Check New Price)

    According to WABetaInfo reports, “We believe that this feature will elevate the user experience by providing a personalized way to connect with favourite contacts, improving the communication process. By designating certain contacts as favourites, users can ensure that these contacts are readily available at the forefront of their calling interface.”

    Currently, this feature is still under development and not available for beta testers. However, it is anticipated to be integrated into an upcoming update of the WhatsApp iOS app.

    Meanwhile, WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that lets iOS users create, edit, and share their stickers. With this feature, users can turn their photos into stickers or personalize existing stickers. (Also Read: Vivo V30 Launched Globally With Triple 50MP Camera Setup, Check Specs, Display And More)

    Moreover, WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a new feature called ‘pinned events’ that allows members of community groups to conveniently access event information with a single tap.

  • WhatsApp Is Working On This Feature To Make File Transfer Easy; Check Here

    WhatsApp, an instant messaging app, is rumoured to be working on a new Android-like file-sharing feature that allows users to send and receive files (photos, links or videos) from nearby people.