Facebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFEFacebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFE
Facebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFE
Tech /  Apps & Social

WhatsApp limits message forwards in attempt to fight fake news

  • Parent Facebook has been the subject of global scrutiny over its role in the spread of fake news and disinformation
Topic |   WhatsApp
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Updated: 11:13am, 22 Jan, 2019

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Facebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFEFacebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFE
Facebook's mobile messaging service, WhatsApp, is now limiting the number of persons it is possible to forward messages to, in a bid to reduce the spread of fake news. Photo: EPA-EFE
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