Elon Musk’s XChat Promises Private Messaging While Collecting User Data

A group of people gathered around a table at a tech conference, discussing the implications of Elon Musk's new messaging platform XChat and its privacy policies.

On October 1, 2023, XChat was officially launched, positioning itself as a competitor to established messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal. Promoted as a secure communication tool, XChat’s privacy policy includes provisions that allow the collection of metadata and user interactions, which contradicts the notion of complete privacy. This duality has led to scrutiny over … Read more