Slashdot: WhatsApp is Finally Going After Outside Firms That Are Abusing Its Platform

WhatsApp is Finally Going After Outside Firms That Are Abusing Its Platform
Published on June 12, 2019 at 08:16PM
Tired of taking the flak for helping spread fake news, WhatsApp will start suing parties it finds flouting its rules. Till now, it was only using machine learning to flag accounts that were abusing its anti-spam policies. From a report: The messaging platform, used by more than 1.5 billion users, confirmed on Tuesday that starting December 7 it will start considering signals off its platform to pursue legal actions against those who are abusing its system. The company will also go after individuals who -- or firms that -- falsely claim to have found ways to cause havoc on the service.

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