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New WhatsApp head wants to make the app easier to use, give its AI more chops

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Kunal Shah said that AI on WhatsApp will remind people of their appointment than booking

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New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) WhatsApp is preparing to expand its services beyond messaging. WhatsApp's new global head, Kunal Shah, who assumed the role in June 2026, said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence, digital payments, and better communication features are his three main priorities. Shah spent the first four months understanding user expectations and identifying areas where the messaging service could be improved. He then outlined the pl…

WhatsApp wants to make some of its functions simpler and explore new tasks supported by artificial intelligence. Kunal Shah also anticipated conversations with financial and telecommunications partners, while the company claims it will keep end-to-end encryption of personal messages and calls.

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TechCrunch broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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