Overview

• WhatsApp's new 'advanced chat privacy' feature prevents users from exporting entire chat histories and blocks automatic media saving to device galleries.
• The feature can be activated on a per-chat basis for both individual and group chats, with notifications sent to group participants when enabled.
• Turning on the privacy setting disables Meta AI functionalities, such as answering questions or generating images within chats.
• Despite the added privacy controls, users can still forward individual messages, take screenshots, or manually save media, limiting the feature's effectiveness.
• The feature remains in beta testing for iOS and Android, with no announced timeline for a broader public rollout.