Overview

• Advanced Chat Privacy is an opt-in feature now available globally for both individual and group chats on the latest WhatsApp version.
• The feature prevents exporting chats, auto-downloading media, and using messages for AI functionalities such as Meta AI integration.
• Users can enable Advanced Chat Privacy by tapping the chat name and selecting the option, with restrictions applying to all participants in the conversation.
• Designed for sensitive discussions, the feature aims to protect privacy in group settings where participants may not know each other well, such as health support groups or community organizing.
• This is the first version of the feature, with WhatsApp planning to add more protections, like screenshot blocking, in future updates.