WhatsApp is testing a feature called ‘Scam Alert,’ which it said is designed to identify potential scam messages without sending the contents of users’ conversations to WhatsApp or Meta. According to the instant messaging platform, the optional feature uses a machine-learning model that runs directly on the user’s device.The feature is currently in a limited beta rollout. WhatsApp said it is sharing details of the system early so security researchers can examine how it works and help identify weaknesses before a wider release.Once a user enables Scam Alert, a machine-learning model is downloaded to the device, said WhatsApp. The model checks incoming messages from people who are not saved as contacts and looks for patterns associated with known scams. Do you think that the scans will infringe on privacy ?
