Facebook announces forwarding limit to stop spread of misinformation on Messenger
What you need to know
- Facebook is announcing a new limit to message forwarding in Messenger.
- Users will only be able to forward messages to five people or groups at a time.
- It is hoped the move will stop the spread of "viral misinformation" on the platform.
Facebook is today introducing new limits to forwarding messages on Messenger in a bid to stop the spread of viral information.
In an announcement today the company stated:
Facebook said that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the U.S. election looms, controlling the spread of misinformation "is critical."
Facebook says the measure will provide "yet another layer of protection by limiting the spread of viral misinformation or harmful content," stating it believes it will keep people safer online.
Facebook recently bolstered the security of Messenger by adding support for Touch ID and Face ID on iOS. From that report:
Facebook says biometric security will also make its way to Android "in the next few months."
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