Worried About Meta AI? WhatsApp’s New Privacy Tool Has You Covered

If you've just started to spot a tiny blue circle in your WhatsApp conversations, you're not alone. That’s Meta AI, a new assistant quietly introduced into the app. While the intention is good, many users are not happy, primarily due to the fact it cannot be removed.

Meta AI clarified that its parent company, Meta, does not read users' messages, and only a small amount of data is used in working with Meta AI. However, they recommend not sharing sensitive or personal information with the assistant just to be on the safe side.

The new privacy feature is already rolling out. If you’ve got the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone, you can go into your chat settings and turn it on for any conversation you want to remain AI-free.

So, while the blue dot may not be going anywhere, at least you now have the option to keep it from joining your private conversations.