Article 47E4W WhatsApp puts limit on message forwarding to fight fake news

WhatsApp puts limit on message forwarding to fight fake news

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Alex Hern and Michael Safi in Delhi
from Technology | The Guardian on (#47E4W)

Users will be blocked from forwarding messages to more than five individuals or groups

WhatsApp users will be blocked from forwarding messages to more than five individuals or groups under new rules the messaging service is rolling out worldwide to fight the spread of misinformation.

The company's vice-president for policy and communications, Victoria Grand, announced the policy at an event in Jakarta on Monday, Reuters reported.

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