Meta rolls out Business Agent across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger
Meta Business Agent now works across WhatsApp Instagram and Messenger. Meta wants businesses to use AI for customer support sales and daily tasks inside…
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Faith Amonimo is a Tech Editor and Newsletter Lead at Techsoma Africa, where she reports on technology and digital innovation across Africa and global markets. Her work explores how technological developments are shaping business, society, and the future of work, bringing a human-centered perspective to tech journalism.
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