Facebook planning encrypted version of its Messenger bot, sources say

The move illustrates how technology companies are doubling down on secure messaging while not wanting to get in the way of their other business objectives

Facebook users this summer may have to make a choice: do they want extra privacy - or better artificial intelligence?

In the coming months, according to three people close to the project, the social media company plans to release an optional encrypted communications mode for its Messenger app, which is used by more than 900 million people.