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Just 10% of people surveyed understood that the terms 'Forwarded' and 'Forwarded many times' in WhatsApp meant they were reading potential misinformation.
Social media users often refrain from calling out misinformation and conspiracy theories they encounter online because they want to avoid conflict, according to a recent U.K.-based study.
"It’s not simple media literacy. It’s a tough nut to crack."