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WhatsApp users can now fact-check forwarded message chains as another way to fight the spread of misinformation – Business Insider Australia

WhatsApp rolled out a feature allowing users to fact-check content contained in forwarded message chains.

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  • WhatsApp, the popular, Facebook-owned messaging app, is rolling out a feature that helps users fact-check information forwarded in message chains.
  • A magnifying glass icon now appears in the chat, which can redirect users to search the web for sources of information on the topic discussed in the message.
  • The feature is the company’s latest attempt to help curb the spread of misinformation.
  • In early April, WhatsApp set a limit for how many times a mess…

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