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Elon Musk's XChat: Promises Privacy, Faces Security Concerns

6/5/2025

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Elon Musk's platform X, previously known as Twitter, is rolling out a beta version of XChat, a direct messaging feature that boasts group chats, file sharing, and end-to-end encryption. Yet, experts raise alarms over its security, highlighting concerns about the actual encryption and transparency, suggesting that user privacy might take a backseat to the platform's goals.

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Elon Musk's platform X, previously known as Twitter, is rolling out a beta version of XChat, a direct messaging feature that boasts group chats, file sharing, and end-to-end encryption. Yet, experts raise alarms over its security, highlighting concerns about the actual encryption and transparency, suggesting that user privacy might take a backseat to the platform's goals.