WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.

The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. The new system solves two ...

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a new feature that will allow users to save contacts within the app. ... When users save a contact, the system generates an encryption key on the device.