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Bitchat doesn't. Launched by Jack Dorsey — co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block — on July 7, 2025, it works on a completely different principle: instead of routing messages through central servers, it turns every nearby phone into a relay point. No internet required. No registration. No phone number. Just install and start talking.

For years, many online scams were easy to dismiss because they looked rushed. The grammar was bad, the fake websites were weak and the impersonations often felt off. That is changing fast. Generative AI allows scammers to produce better text, more realistic images, stronger fake identities and even voice cloning that can mimic someone you know.

The initiative reflects the company’s strategy to strengthen the infrastructure behind its digital ecosystem, which includes Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and its growing portfolio of AI-powered services.

Voice deepfake technology can clone tone, accent and speech patterns using only a few seconds of audio, often collected from social media or previous voice messages. Security analysts warn that understanding certain behavioral red flags is now essential to staying safe.

In recent years, WhatsApp account hijacking has increased significantly. Attackers often trick users into sharing verification codes or fall victim to account cloning, allowing criminals to access contacts and impersonate the victim for scams or fraud.