Meta has announced it is to roll out a new optional feature that leverages an on-device AI machine-learning model to help detect and prevent WhatsApp scam attacks.

WhatsApp unveils Scam Alert, an optional feature that uses an on-device machine learning model to flag suspicious messages from non-contacts.

WhatsApp is committed to helping people stay safe while protecting the privacy of their messages. As scam tactics evolve — from impersonation to social engineering to AI-generated…