WhatsApp is the most-used messaging app in the world. Not that all those 3 billion-plus users are talking to each other. Oh, no, theyβre gabbing with AI, no doubt asking questions that are risque (βWhat are you wearing?β), embarrassing (βHow do I boil water?β), or incriminating (βHow to remove a dead bodyβ).
Well, now you donβt have to worry about your AI chatbot airing your dirty laundry because Meta this week unveiled an Incognito Chat with Meta AI. (Itβs also available in the Meta AI app.)
Often, incognito just means your computer or phone deletes your browsing history and cookies on that device. However, the websites you visit and the internet provider you use can still track you.
But Meta says its incognito mode is βtruly privateβ because βyour messages are processed in a secure environment that even Meta cannot access. Your conversations are not saved and by default, your messages disappear β giving you space to ask questions and explore ideas without anyone watching.β
You can never be too careful when it comes to guarding your digital privacy. Here are some other recent launches aiming to keep you safe online:
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PanicMode is a desktop app that lets you push a single hotkey and get to an unobjectionable workspace. Ideal for when people are over your shoulder.
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BlankOut helps you redact sensitive information from documents (e.g., bills, medical results) before sending them to AI.
- GhostlyX is a new privacy-first analytics platform that helps website owners understand their website metrics without tracking users.
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FileFlan lets you share files from any device to any device privately and freely using end-to-end encryption.
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Tinfoil is another private AI chat. It works on open-source models by leveraging security mechanisms built into NVIDIA GPUs.