WhatsApp is touting steps taken to cut the viral spread of coronavirus misinformation\, but experts question whether it\'s done enough

WhatsApp is touting steps taken to cut the viral spread of coronavirus misinformation, but experts question whether it's done enough

Business Insider Thursday, 7 May 2020 ()
WhatsApp is touting steps taken to cut the viral spread of coronavirus misinformation, but experts question whether it's done enough· WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging platform, said last month it had seen a 70% drop in "frequently forwarded" messages on its app after enacting limits on use of the feature in response to the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
· But this isn't the first time WhatsApp has dealt with viral misinformation that...
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