WhatsApp Defends Privacy as AI Features Roll Out

April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm

WhatsApp is rolling out new AI-driven features while stressing that user privacy remains intact. The platform assures that end-to-end encryption is not compromised even as it employs innovative private processing methods, dispelling concerns amid a wave of advanced in-app language technologies.

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wired.com / WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy

WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.

therecord.media / WhatsApp says in-app AI tools will still keep messages secret

The announcement coincides with public concerns about the ways in which AI service providers can access users’ interactions with their tools, potentially giving providers additional material to train their models.

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