With this feature, users can block chat exports, stop media from being saved automatically, and prevent their messages from being used by AI-based tools outside WhatsApp.

WhatsApp says it’s meant to give people “greater confidence” when chatting, especially in sensitive situations. Of course, someone could still take a screenshot, but this feature is designed ...

WhatsApp already has features like disappearing messages and chat locks but this new setting is designed for semi-public or topic-based groups like health support forums or community organizing chats.

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According to WhatsApp, this feature is particularly valuable for group chats where participants may not know each other personally, such as health support groups or community organisation chats.