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Meta launches WhatsApp helpline to tackle fake news in India, update app to improve business features
25Feb By adminNo Comments
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Meta launches WhatsApp helpline to tackle fake news in India, update app to improve business features

[ad_1] Meta's WhatsApp has announced a collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to take on the sharp rise of fake news and deepfakes in India, especially as the country moves closer to its election dates.Last week, Meta said that it will launch a dedicated fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp next month “to combat media generated misinformation using artificial intelligence which may deceive people on matters of public importance, commonly known as deepfakes, and help people connect with verified and credible information.” Commenting on the launch, Shivnath Thukral, Director of Public Policy India, Meta said, “We recognize the concerns around AI-generated misinformation and believe combatting this requires concrete and cooperative measures across the industry.” Thukral ...
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9 YouTube channels spreading fake news, misinformation in India, reveals PIB; check list
2Dec By adminNo Comments
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9 YouTube channels spreading fake news, misinformation in India, reveals PIB; check list

[ad_1] The Press Information Bureau's fact check unit has busted nine YouTube channels allegedly spreading fake news and misinformation in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Friday. "The PIB Fact Check Unit (FCU) has busted nine YouTube channels spreading fake news and misinformation in India. The Fact Check Unit released multiple fact-checks in nine separate Twitter threads to counter the false information spread by these channels," the ministry said. Their subscribers' base ranges from 11,700 to 34.70 lakh.List of YouTube channels spreading fake news and misinformation in IndiaThese nine YouTube channels identified by the PIB's fact check unit are: ‘Bharat Ekta News',  ‘Bajrang Education', ‘Bj News', ‘Sansani Live TV', ‘GVT News', ‘Daily Study', ‘Ab Bolega Bha...
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Google rolls out new feature to fact-check AI-generated images; Aims to stop misinformation online
26Oct By adminNo Comments
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Google rolls out new feature to fact-check AI-generated images; Aims to stop misinformation online

[ad_1] The widespread use of images and videos across social media platforms has played a big role in spreading false information and misinformation. And ever since generative AI has come to foray, the problem has gotten even worse, due to realistic AI-generated images. In response to this challenge, Google is taking a significant step by introducing a suite of tools aimed at providing users with better contextual information about images, thus curbing the spread of inaccurate content.Image History and ContextThese newly unveiled tools encompass a variety of features, including the ability to access an image's history, its metadata, and the context in which it has been used on different websites through Google Images. Google had previously introduced these features under the banner of "...
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PTI Fact Check joins WhatsApp Channels; To spot and highlight fake news on broadcast
20Sep By adminNo Comments
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PTI Fact Check joins WhatsApp Channels; To spot and highlight fake news on broadcast

[ad_1] The Press Trust of India's (PTI) fact-checking division, PTI Fact Check' has created its own WhatsApp Channel to highlight fake news and misinformation through the private broadcasting feature. WhatsApp users can now join the channel to stay updated about any misinformation that pops up on social media.The one-way broadcast tool was launched by the Meta-owned instant messaging platform in India and over 150 countries last week. PTI Fact Check's WhatsApp Channel offers access to more than 400 fact-checked stories, tips to spot and verify misinformation and disinformation on social media and also provides opportunities to participate in the organisation's fact-check efforts. The move gains significance given elections to five state assemblies this year and the Lok Sabha polls next ...
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Man scammed out of Rs. 40000 via AI-based video call on WhatsApp; know how to catch deep fakes
17Jul By adminNo Comments
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Man scammed out of Rs. 40000 via AI-based video call on WhatsApp; know how to catch deep fakes

[ad_1] Yet another online scam was reported in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and this one was quite novel in its scope and implementation. A man was cheated of Rs. 40000 through an AI-based video call. The victim got a video call from an unidentified number and the caller acted as a former colleague. The reason why the victim was duped was because the cybercriminals used Artificial intelligence tools to successfully impersonate someone the man knew. The scam was carried out through WhatsApp video calling.During the investigation, Kerala's cyber wing traced the money trail and contacted the specific bank to block the amount after receiving the scam information on Friday. The victim, named Radhakrishnan, received a WhatsApp video call from what sounded like his former colleague in Andhra Pra...
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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against Meta Over ‘Harmful’ Posts
23Jun By adminNo Comments
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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against Meta Over ‘Harmful’ Posts

[ad_1] Malaysian authorities said on Friday they will take legal action against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms for failing to remove "undesirable" content on the social media platform.Facebook has recently seen a significant volume of undesirable content relating to race, royalty, religion, defamation, impersonation, online gambling and scam advertisements, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a statement. It also said Meta had failed to take sufficient action despite its repeated requests and that legal action was necessary to promote "accountability for cybersecurity" and for "enhancing consumer protection". Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The commission also did not immediately respond to a request for comment on what legal...
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Algorithms can be useful in detecting fake news, stopping its spread and countering misinformation
13Jun By adminNo Comments
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Algorithms can be useful in detecting fake news, stopping its spread and countering misinformation

[ad_1] Fake news is a complex problem and can span text, images and video.For written articles in particular, there are several ways of generating fake news. A fake news article could be produced by selectively editing facts, including people's names, dates or statistics. An article could also be completely fabricated with made-up events or people. Fake news articles can also be machine-generated as advances in artificial intelligence make it particularly easy to generate misinformation. Damaging effectsQuestions like: “Was there voter fraud during the 2020 U.S. elections?” or “Is climate change a hoax?” can be fact-checked by analyzing available data. These questions can be answered with true or false, but there is potential for misinformation surrounding questions like these.Misinform...
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Crypto weekend slump compounds jitters of investors already on edge
10Jun By adminNo Comments
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Crypto weekend slump compounds jitters of investors already on edge

[ad_1] A sharp weekend crypto selloff led by a slump in smaller digital tokens set off a fresh wave of anxiety among investors, following a week in which a crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the sector gained significant pace.Altcoins including Cardano's ADA tumbled as much as 25% on Saturday before paring a sliver of the decline, while tokens including Solana's SOL, Polygon's MATIC and Avalanche's AVAX posted double-digit percentage drops. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, slid about 3% as of 11 a.m. in New York. Second-ranked Ether earlier shed 5.6% to hit its lowest level since late March. The crypto market is notorious for big swings during weekends, when activity is typically thinner and even small trades can make an impact. This time around, investors were...
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Amul Requests People To Ignore Fake News About Duplicate Butter Packed In China
15Feb By adminNo Comments
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Amul Requests People To Ignore Fake News About Duplicate Butter Packed In China

[ad_1] Amul is undoubtedly one of the most loved dairy brands in India. Founded in 1946, the brand has a long and strong legacy that resonates with many Indians. We've all grown up eating their wide range of products, and they always bring back a sense of nostalgia. Be it their milk, cheese, ice cream or butter, they are all known for their high quality and impeccable taste. However, some people are on a mission to hamper the dairy company's reputation by spreading misinformation and fear among customers through social media. The fake message is about duplicate Amul butter being packed in China. The dairy company has issued a notice to the individuals concerned and also requested people to sensitise others regarding the fake news.Also read: "Indian PremHer League": Amul Celebrates Women'...
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WhatsApp released guide to safe and private messaging ahead of Safer Internet Day
7Feb By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp released guide to safe and private messaging ahead of Safer Internet Day

[ad_1] A day ahead of Safer Internet Day, instant messaging platform WhatsApp is raising awareness by talking about the importance of digital safety, safety tools and product features that empower people to take control of their online life and safeguard personal information.Safer Internet Day 2023 will be observed on February 7 with celebrations and learning based around the theme 'Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online'. On Monday, instant messaging platform WhatsApp, as part of its effort to raise awareness around safety tools and product features, released a guide to safe and private messaging. The guide finds mentions of how to spot scams, and misinformation to safeguard personal information. WhatsApp's user guide hopes to drive conversations aroun...
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