The WhatsApp Effect: Disinformation, Encryption & Extreme Speech Transforming Global Communication
Khushabu Gupta
Oct 2025 · Subrat Gupta
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Explore the powerful influence of WhatsApp on society in 'The WhatsApp Effect: How Disinformation, Encryption, and Extreme Speech Are Shaping the World.' Author Khushabu Gupta delves deeply into the global implications of the world’s most popular messaging platform. Discover how WhatsApp’s encrypted channels have become a double-edged sword—protecting privacy while enabling the rapid spread of viral disinformation, fake news, and hate speech. Drawing on real-world examples from around the globe, this book unpacks the dynamics between technology, society, and policy, and examines how governments, tech companies, and communities are responding to new challenges. Whether you’re a concerned citizen, a journalist, or a policy maker, this essential read offers insights into the hidden mechanics of digital communication and its profound impact on modern society. Gain a fresh and urgent perspective on the risks and responsibilities brought by encrypted messaging, disinformation, and social media in our interconnected world.
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Khushabu Gupta is a thought leader specializing in digital communication, online disinformation, and media ethics. With extensive research on the intersection of technology and society, Gupta has contributed to leading publications and spoken at global conferences. Her expertise in social media trends, encryption protocols, and extreme speech is widely recognized. Gupta is dedicated to fostering digital literacy and advocating for responsible internet usage across the world.
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