How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk
A recent study reveals that 90% of popular messaging apps now incorporate AI tools that may compromise user privacy. While most of these apps offer end-to-end encryption, aggressive data collection practices are prevalent, particularly among certain platforms. Signal is highlighted as the most private app, whereas Meta's Messenger and LINE are criticized for extensive data harvesting.
- ▪Nine out of the top ten messaging apps provide end-to-end encryption.
- ▪Signal ranks as the most private messaging app, collecting only a phone number.
- ▪Meta's Messenger collects 32 out of 35 possible data types, making it one of the worst offenders.
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Computing Computing Security Cyber Security How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk News By Rene Millman published 6 June 2026 A new study highlights how AI integration and aggressive data tracking are chipping away at our digital privacy, even on encrypted platforms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Nine out of the top 10 messaging apps offer end-to-end encryption, but 90% now feature AI tools that…
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