WhatsApp has introduced an extra layer of privacy called Advanced Chat Privacy, that allows users to block participants from sharing the contents of a conversation in both traditional chats and chat groups.
“This new setting available in both chats and groups helps prevent others from taking content outside of WhatsApp for when you may want extra privacy,” WhatsApp said in a statement.
When this optional feature is enabled, it prevents other chat participants from exporting chats, auto-downloading media to their phone, and using messages for AI features. It’s worth noting that users can still take individual screenshots, or manually download the media.
The new Advanced Chat Privacy feature is part of a broader effort to make communicating using WhatsApp more secure.
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