"Advanced Chat Privacy," available in one-on-one chats and group chats, blocks users from exporting chats, auto-downloading media, and using messages for AI features. "WhatsApp gr

WhatsApp is strengthening user privacy with a new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature that adds an extra layer of protection to messages, photos, and videos. This update prevents chats from being exported and blocks media from being auto-downloaded to devices, enhancing control over shared content in both individual and group conversations.