WhatsApp 360 Report

WhatsApp 360 Report

Introducing "WhatsApp 360," a study-report conducted in collaboration with the Samir Kassir Foundation and InflueAnswers. This report delves into Lebanon's news environment, with a specific focus on WhatsApp, assessing the prevalence of misinformation and hate speech. Given WhatsApp's pervasive influence in Lebanese society, revolutionizing communication and information consumption, this investigation seeks to elucidate its impact on political discourse and the broader community. As we delve deeper, we will analyse how WhatsApp, as a primary source of real-time news and communication, has transformed the media landscape while also rendering users susceptible to the dissemination of false information and hate speech. Explore this intricate news ecosystem and uncover the evolving role of WhatsApp in shaping Lebanon's media landscape.