But by then the messages already had spread widely, as had similar ones both in the United States and Europe in recent days. Please forward to your network.”In fact, authorities have warned against aggressive buying that could disrupt supply chains and fuel panic. Text messages are particularly difficult for independent researchers to trace, especially when messages ― like the Trump quarantine texts ― are delivered as graphical images as opposed to words that computers can more easily analyze. We’re going to need to figure out more mechanisms to learn about it more quickly.”In contrast to SMS text messages, WhatsApp has developed controls to prevent mass text messages, imposing limits on the number of messages a single person can send at any one time. ADTwitter said it, too, has developed tools to slow the spread of misinformation, especially when there is a risk of direct harm.

Source: Washington Post March 16, 2020 20:41 UTC