DID YOU KNOW? WhatsApp Groups Are Fast Channels for Rumors Private WhatsApp groups are a major pathway for the rapid spread of rumors and false information. In many contexts, including during elections or political events, a large share of viral unverified content circulates through private chats and closed groups rather than public platforms and this can make misinformation hard to counter. According to research, the end-to-end encrypted nature of WhatsApp means messages spread quickly within groups and are often shared without verification, making it easier for unverified or misleading content to go viral. As a result, false information can spread faster than corrections, which makes fact-checking and debunking more difficult, especially when people trust messages shared by friends or family.

DID YOU KNOW? WhatsApp Groups Are Fast Channels for Rumors Private WhatsApp groups are a major pathway for the rapid spread of rumors and false information. In many contexts, including during elections or political events, a large share of viral unverified content circulates through private chats and closed groups rather than public platforms and this can make misinformation hard to counter. According to research, the end-to-end encrypted nature of WhatsApp means messages spread quickly within groups and are often shared without verification, making it easier for unverified or misleading content to go viral. As a result, false information can spread faster than corrections, which makes fact-checking and debunking more difficult, especially when people trust messages shared by friends or family.