Major tech platforms say they’re ‘jointly combating fraud and misinformation’ about COVID-19

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A group of the biggest technology companies in the US say they have banded together in a commitment to fight coronavirus-related fraud and misinformation. The group includes Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube. All seven companies sent out a joint statement Monday evening announcing the effort.“We are working closely together on COVID-19 response efforts,” the joint statement reads. “We’re helping mi