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WhatsApp Allegedly Records Users And Raises Privacy Concerns, Elon Musk Says It "Cannot Be Trusted"

A Twitter user says his WhatsApp was using his microphone in the background while sleeping, and Elon Musk warns others that the app can't be trusted.

By Nicole Dominique2 min read
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WhatsApp, a popular app for exchanging messages, is facing backlash for allegedly invading the privacy of its users. On May 6, a Twitter user named Foad Dabiri (@foaddabiri) shared a screenshot that showed the app was using the microphone to listen as he slept.