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In April, WhatsApp launched the new feature “Advanced Chat Privacy,” designed to provide more control over conversations on the platform. This tool allows users to disable certain artificial intelligence features and prevent chat exports, thereby creating a safer environment. However, since its implementation, a misleading message has circulated on social media, contributing to misinformation about how it works.
The viral post claims that without activating advanced privacy settings, Meta’s AI tools could access private conversations, a statement that is false and misrepresents how this artificial intelligence operates. While it is possible to activate Meta’s AI through commands in group chats, which can leave some exchanges without end-to-end encryption, conversations between users are protected by this security technology.
It is important to note that the “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature does not apply universally. Users can individually enable or disable it for each chat, with it being turned off by default. This feature limits the ability to export chats, disables automatic media downloads, and restricts some capabilities of Meta’s AI, which can be particularly beneficial in group settings.
To activate this option, users must tap the chat name at the top of the screen and select “Advanced Chat Privacy.” However, each participant has the authority to change this setting, which could limit its effectiveness. In this regard, group admins have the option to restrict who can modify privacy settings.
With the continuous introduction of new functionalities in WhatsApp, concerns also arise about the amount of data the app collects, adding complexity to privacy management. This has led many users to seek messaging alternatives, such as Signal, that value simplicity and more robust privacy settings.
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