WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.13.10.71. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a notification feature for media upload events, and it’s available to some beta testers! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Media upload notifications Status? Rolling out Compatibility?…
We’re sharing how we streamline system reliability investigations using a new AI-assisted root cause analysis system. The system uses a combination of heuristic-based retrieval and large language model-based ranking to speed up root cause identification during investigations. Our testing has shown this new system achieves 42% accuracy in identifying root causes for investigations at their…
Meta has been working with Hugging Face, an open source community-driven platform that hosts machine learning models and tools, and Scaleway, a European cloud leader for AI infrastructure, on an “AI Startup Program” to accelerate the adoption of open-source AI solutions in Europe. Applications for the program are now open to startups from across the…
Missed our weekly WhatsApp beta updates? Catch up now with our summary! Among our 8 stories we shared, the best news of the week is about new default chat themes in development on WhatsApp for iOS! Common questions Answers Story about? WhatsApp news of the week I’ve installed the latest update of WhatsApp for Android,…
We’re introducing parameter vulnerability factor (PVF), a novel metric for understanding and measuring AI systems’ vulnerability against silent data corruptions (SDCs) in model parameters. PVF can be tailored to different AI models and tasks, adapted to different hardware faults, and even extended to the training phase of AI models. We’re sharing results of our own…
For more than a decade, Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team has focused on advancing the state of the art in AI through open research. As the field rapidly innovates, we believe that collaboration with the global AI community is more important than ever. Today, we’re excited to share some of the most recent FAIR…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new stable update for iOS, available on the App Store: the build number is 24.12.78. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to manage default media upload quality to everyone! Common questions Answers Changelog about? Default media upload quality Status? Rolling out Compatibility? WhatsApp for…
At Meta, we support real-time communication (RTC) for billions of people through our apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. We are working to make RTC accessible by providing a high-quality experience for everyone – even those who might not have the fastest connections or the latest phones. As more and more people have relied on…
With a seemingly endless range of apps, websites and devices, parenting in today’s digital world can feel overwhelming. Kids today are using devices from early ages, and on average, most teens use about 40 different apps every week. This week, we’re kicking off a series of workshops called Screen Smart to empower parents to confidently…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.8.10.76. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature for channel owners to reply to their updates, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Channel update…
To comply with an interim order of the Rekabet Kurumu/Turkish Competition Authority (TCA), we will shut down Threads in Türkiye from Monday 29 April. We know this will be very disappointing for the many people in Türkiye who engage on Threads with their community. We are taking steps to minimise any disruption as much as…
In the past few weeks, WhatsApp released a new sidebar for the web client to offer users improved intuitive design, better navigation, and access to the most important sections. This interface is currently available to some beta testers who previously joined the official beta program of the web client. Common questions Answers Name of the…
Over many years, Meta has developed a comprehensive approach to elections on our platforms. But we know that no two elections are the same. That’s why our team is developing a tailored approach to help preserve the integrity of the South African elections on our platforms, drawing on lessons learnt from the previous election in…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.9.12. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to attach notes to contacts, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Notes Status? Under development…