Facebook is Testing New Tools to Stem the Flow of Messaging COVID-19 Misinformation on WhatsApp and Messenger
As the COVID-19 pandemic expands across the globe, various misinformation campaigns – promoting everything from ‘cures’ to rumored government actions – have also gained traction, with messaging apps, in particular, becoming a key tool in circulating such reports. In the past, Facebook has been the key focus for misinformation efforts due to its massive audience reach, but now,…