WhatsApp Introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to Enhance User Protection
WhatsApp rolls out Advanced Chat Privacy to block chat exports, disable auto media downloads, and limit Meta AI access. Now available on Android & iOS
WhatsApp Introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to Enhance User Protection
WhatsApp has launched a new privacy-focused feature called Advanced Chat Privacy to give users more control over their messages and media. This update is now available on both Android and iOS . WhatsApp’s new privacy setting adds more control over chat sharing, media downloads, and AI usage. | Image Credit: WhatsApp.com 🔐 What Is Advanced Chat Privacy? This feature goes beyond end-to-end encryption to provide added privacy by: 🔒 Blocking Chat Exports – Others cannot export or forward your chats. 📵 Disabling Auto Media Downloads – Stops media from auto-downloading on recipients’ phones. 🤖 Restricting AI Use – Prevents your messages from being used in Meta AI tools. This is especially useful in group chats where sensitive or private topics are discussed. ⚙️ How to Enable It To turn on Advanced Chat Privacy : Open a chat (individual or group). Tap the chat name at the top. Scroll and tap Advanced Chat Privacy . Enable the options you prefer. Make sure your WhatsApp app is updated to the latest versio…
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