In this episode, Alice and Lewis discuss Meta's recent decision to launch ads on WhatsApp for the first time ever. They explore the implications of this move, how it aligns with Meta's financial goals, and what it means for user privacy and experience. The hosts also cover the new 'Channel' subscription model and how Meta is balancing monetization with maintaining WhatsApp's core values of privacy and encryption. This is a significant moment for one of the world's most popular messaging platforms.
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