In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss WhatsApp adding ads to the platform, Black influencers shining on the Forbes Top Creators list, smartphone users paying for AI access on their devices, and if Apple should buy the AI startup Perplexity.

Hosts:

Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood

Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph

Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech

Stories Mentioned:

WhatsApp is adding ads to the Status screen -- TechCrunch

Forget YouTuber voice. People are talking like ChatGPT now, research finds -- PC World

Black Influencers Shine in Forbes Top Creators 2025 List -- UrbanGeekz

Samsung may soon charge a monthly fee for Galaxy AI on its phones -- BGR

Apple Executives Have Held Internal Talks About Buying AI Startup Perplexity -- Bloomberg

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