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SAN FRANCISCO: WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, has introduced few new features in its attempts to curb the spread of fake news on the platform.
WhatsApp has been testing its in-app browser search for one year. The new feature enables users to check the credibility of forwarded messages that have been sent to multiple WhatsApp contacts and have the potential to contain harmful fake news.
Users will see a magnifying glass option with the message that will instantly search and fact check that particular link or image in the browser.
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