WhatsApp is drastically restricting users’ ability to forward messages to others, as it seeks to clamp down on the spread of misinformation via its platform.
“Starting today, all users on the latest versions of WhatsApp can now forward to only five chats at once, which will help keep WhatsApp focused on private messaging with close contacts, the Facebook-owned company said in an emailed statement. “We’ll continue to listen to user feedback about their experience, and over time, look for new ways of addressing viral content.”
