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Sep 2023
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Meta says not planning ads on WhatsApp

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Meta on Friday disputed a media report that claimed the social giant was exploring bringing ads on the popular messaging app WhatsApp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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