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Meta announced that WhatsApp will now display ads within its "Updates" tab, alongside user-shared statuses. These ads will be personalized based on limited user data like location and language, but Meta assures users their private chats, calls, and groups will not be used for ad targeting. Additionally, WhatsApp is introducing promoted channels within its Explore tab, allowing users to subscribe for exclusive updates.

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