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MNN Global · May 13, 2026 · 1 min read

WhatsApp introduces private ‘incognito’ chats with AI chatbot

What happened: WhatsApp has launched a new feature allowing users to have 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot, where chat history is not saved. A cyber security expert warns that deleting chat history may reduce accountability if issues arise.

Why it matters:

  • Users gain more privacy by not storing AI chatbot conversations.
  • Potential risks include challenges in tracing problems due to lack of saved chat records.

MNN Take: WhatsApp's incognito mode aims to enhance user privacy by not retaining AI chat logs, but this may complicate resolving disputes or errors since no history is kept.

Sources: BBC Business