Elon Musk has announced a new direct messaging feature for the social media platform X, called XChat, with claimed enhancements like encryption and ability to send various file types. However, experts are skeptical about the actual security being offered, especially related to Musk's mention of 'Bitcoin style encryption,' which does not accurately describe the nature of encryption seen in conventional messaging applications. Critics believe XChat may not provide true end-to-end encryption, leaving questions over user data security compared to other messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp, thus prompting caution in users' expectations.
"All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind of file," Musk said in a tweet. "Also, audio/video calling."
However, experts quickly highlighted that while Bitcoin involves cryptography, the blockchain itself is not encrypted, questioning Musk's claim about 'Bitcoin style encryption.'
Skeptics highlighted that true end-to-end encryption like that employed by Signal and WhatsApp, which protects messages from platform access, is likely absent from XChat.
Musk's vague claims about XChat have led to skepticism among encryption experts who doubt it will provide the promised level of security.
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