Meta has introduced an AI-powered chatbot feature within WhatsApp, which has sparked widespread user concern due to its optional nature but lack of removal options. The new AI functionality, recently launched on WhatsApp in regions including the UK and parts of Europe, is designed to enhance chat interactions but raises privacy issues as conversations may be used to train Meta's AI systems. In response to criticism, Meta has implemented restrictions on the AI program in some countries. Additionally, Meta has rolled out advanced privacy features on WhatsApp aimed at preventing message forwarding, copying, and sharing outside chats to bolster user data protection. Security vulnerabilities have also been reported, including a critical flaw in WhatsApp Desktop and malware targeting Indian users through WhatsApp. European data protection authorities have expressed concerns over Meta's use of personal data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for AI training without explicit user consent, prompting guidance on how EU citizens can opt out of data collection. Despite these privacy enhancements, users continue to seek ways to disable or limit the AI features, with no immediate solutions provided by Meta.