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How does WhatsApp make money?
WhatsApp itself doesn't directly show ads in chats, but its parent company, Meta, generates revenue through advertising across its other platforms like Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp contributes to Meta's overall user data pool, which helps refine targeted advertising elsewhere, making it a valuable part of the ecosystem.
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