WhatsApp rolls out new privacy tools to block chat exports, media auto-downloads, and AI message use


The feature is now being rolled out to all users on the latest version of WhatsApp. — Image by freepik

WhatsApp has announced that it is now rolling out the option to enable "Advanced Chat Privacy" in both direct chats and chat groups, which it says will enhance privacy by preventing other users from harvesting content from within the messaging app.

In a blogpost made to its website, WhatsApp says that when enabled, the feature will block others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media to their devices, and using messages for artificial intelligence (AI) features.

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