Russia’s Max Messenger Uses Neural Network for User Surveillance

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•Max messenger is a communication app developed and used in Russia.
•The app contains several embedded surveillance tools to monitor user activity.
•Among these tools is a neural network specifically designed to listen in on conversations.
•The revelation was reported on May 22, 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russian authorities expand the use of Max messenger’s surveillance features then user privacy in Russia will further decline, affecting millions of citizens and possibly deterring use of domestic messaging platforms.

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REGIONALMeduza (EN)You already know Russia’s Max messenger spies on users. You probably don’t know just how many surveillance tools it hides, including even a neural network for eavesdropping.

Russia’s Max messenger app employs multiple surveillance tools, including a neural network designed for eavesdropping on users. This raises concerns about privacy and digital security for users within Russia and potentially beyond. The use of advanced AI technology in monitoring communications marks a new level of digital surveillance.