Snapchat has launched a new advertising feature that embeds sponsored AI chatbots within users' direct messages. The move aims to create new brand engagement opportunities but raises concerns about user privacy and ad intrusiveness.
AI-powered B2B ordering platform nFuse has raised $2 million from Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub. The startup enables small retailers to place orders using everyday messaging apps, aiming to overcome low adoption rates of traditional B2B platforms. The funding will fuel its expansion across Europe and beyond.
WhatsApp's March 2026 update introduces AI-powered tools aimed at enhancing user experience and chat management. Notable additions include advanced chatbots, improved automation, and a more streamlined process for transferring chat histories across devices. These changes highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in messaging applications.
WhatsApp will permit rival AI companies to deploy their chatbots within its platform in Brazil, expanding a policy first implemented in Europe. The move follows regulatory scrutiny and aims to increase competition and user choice in the fast-growing AI chatbot sector.
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