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1. Introduction and Global Success
Founded: WhatsApp was launched in 2009 by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, former Yahoo employees.

Although based in the U.S., it gained popularity first internationally, especially in Europe, Latin America, India, and Africa, due to its free, data-based messaging.

2. Slower Adoption in the U.S.
In the early 2010s, SMS was still dominant in the U.S., often included in phone plans.

WhatsApp saw slower U.S. adoption compared to countries with expensive or limited SMS services.

3. Facebook Acquisition (2014)
Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, one of the largest tech acquisitions ever.

This boosted WhatsApp’s infrastructure and development, though concerns grew around privacy and data sharing.

4. Growing Popularity Post-2015
Usage in the U.S. grew, especially among:

Immigrant communities with international contacts.

Privacy-conscious users (thanks to end-to-end encryption).

Business users via WhatsApp Business.

5. Regulatory Scrutiny & Misinformation (Post-2016)
WhatsApp, like other platforms, faced issues around misinformation, especially in elections abroad.

U.S. regulators examined Facebook’s data practices, including how WhatsApp user data was shared.

6. Current Role in the U.S.
Still not as dominant as iMessage, Facebook Messenger, or SMS for general use.

Popular in niche communities, including international students, expats, and small businesses.

Used in political organizing, protests, and by some corporate teams.
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