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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