AI and User Unawareness Pose Risks to Private Messaging, Warn Session Executives

Artificial intelligence integration at the device level could undermine encryption in private messaging apps, warns Alex Linton, president of the Session Technology Foundation. AI operating system-level access might bypass encryption entirely, exposing sensitive data to unknown external systems. This development threatens the Core promise of secure communication.

Compounding the issue, most users remain unaware of how their data is collected and processed online. Session distinguishes itself by avoiding phone number collection and server reliance, but broader industry trends—including potential EU-mandated message scanning—could erode privacy further.

The convergence of advanced AI capabilities with regulatory pressures creates unprecedented challenges for digital privacy. As Linton notes, once data is intercepted by device-level AI, traditional privacy tools may become obsolete—a critical concern for cryptocurrency users who rely on secure communications for transactional safety.