Meta DM rumors, new pet tracker & AI videos flood social media (147, Nov 8, 2025)

• Meta privacy panic explained: Viral posts claimed Meta would read all DMs starting December 16. Rich clarifies the update only affects conversations with Meta AI, not private chats. Messenger and WhatsApp remain end-to-end encrypted; Instagram encryption is rolling out soon.

• Protecting your privacy online: Rich reminds listeners that “if you’re not payin…