Meta has responded to the central government's notice regarding WhatsApp's upcoming 'username' feature. The government raised concerns that replacing phone numbers with usernames could increase online fraud and fake accounts. Meta clarified that they have already established multiple layers of security. Famous personalities and government entities' names are pre-blocked to prevent impersonation. Although usernames will be introduced, a phone number remains mandatory for creating accounts. Automated systems will detect fake activities, and the feature will only be fully rolled out in India after resolving all government concerns. https://odia.oneindia.com/national/meta-responds-to-centres-notice-emphasizes-safety-125793.html #creator program