WhatsApp Usernames and the Indian Government
WhatsApp 用戶名稱與印度政府
Introduction
Meta is adding usernames to WhatsApp. Now, people can talk without sharing their phone numbers. The Indian government is worried about this change.
Meta 正在為 WhatsApp 增加用戶名稱功能。現在人們不需要分享電話號碼即可聊天。印度政府對此項變更感到擔憂。
Main Body
Meta says usernames are good for privacy. Users can pick a special name. They do not need to show their phone number to everyone.
Meta 表示用戶名稱有利於隱私。用戶可以選擇一個特殊的名稱，不需要向所有人展示電話號碼。
But some people say this is dangerous. Bad people can use fake names. They can pretend to be famous people or banks to steal money.
但有些人認為這樣很危險。不法分子可以使用假名，偽裝成名人或銀行來詐騙金錢。
India's government told Meta to stop this feature. The government says it is hard to find criminals if they use fake names. Meta says they have a plan to stop these bad people.
印度政府要求 Meta 停止此功能。政府表示如果使用假名，將很難追蹤犯罪者。Meta 則表示他們已有計劃來阻止這些不法分子。
Conclusion
WhatsApp usernames are not available in India now. The government wants to keep the country safe.
WhatsApp 用戶名稱目前在印度無法使用。政府希望維持國家安全。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Can' Trick
In this text, we see the word can used many times. At A2 level, you need to know that can is used for ability or possibility.
Look at these patterns from the story:
can talk→ It is possible to speak.can pick→ You have the ability to choose.can use→ It is possible for them to use.can pretend→ They have the ability to act like someone else.
Quick Rule:
Person + can + Action word
Example: I can speak English. (I have the ability) They can steal money. (It is possible for them)