The social media giant responded to media rumors claiming it was exploring bringing ads to its popular messaging app, a move analysts have long speculated would come.

So far, the company has resisted the idea, instead relying on its WhatsApp Business service to bring in revenue from its more than 200 million monthly active users.

With ads everywhere these days, it may be off the table for now but will likely remain part of the conversation. 

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