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WhatsApp testing image reverse search feature to combat fake news

WhatsApp will allow users to utilise Google Search platform to know if the photo shared on the messenger app is genuine or morphed.

06 November 2024, 14:24 IST

WhatsApp testing image reverse search feature to combat fake news

WhatsApp testing image reverse search feature to combat fake news

WhatsApp testing image reverse search feature to combat fake news

06 November 2024, 14:24 IST

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation: Report

Of the 283 misleading X posts that CCDH analyzed, 209, or 74% of the posts, did not show accurate notes to all X users correcting false and misleading claims about the elections, the report said.

01 November 2024, 02:41 IST

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation: Report

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation: Report

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation: Report

01 November 2024, 02:41 IST

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge of US election misinformation, report says

The report comes after X lost a lawsuit brought by CCDH earlier this year that faulted it for allowing a rise in hate speech on the social media platform.

31 October 2024, 09:00 IST

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge of US election misinformation, report says

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge of US election misinformation, report says

Elon Musk's X ineffective against surge of US election misinformation, report says

31 October 2024, 09:00 IST

Karnataka govt forms panel to frame fact-check mechanism

The committee has Home Minister G Parameshwara as chairperson with IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge as co-chair, a government source said.

08 October 2024, 22:58 IST

Karnataka govt forms panel to frame fact-check mechanism

Karnataka govt forms panel to frame fact-check mechanism

Karnataka govt forms panel to frame fact-check mechanism

08 October 2024, 22:58 IST

Identify fake videos, get rewarded: Bengal CM Mamata urges women

'Whenever you notice the spread of false information, I am entrusting you women with the responsibility to take to Facebook and X, post those images marked as 'fake,' and send them to the police cybercrime unit. I encourage you to unite,' Banerjee said.

06 October 2024, 22:22 IST

Identify fake videos, get rewarded: Bengal CM Mamata urges women

Identify fake videos, get rewarded: Bengal CM Mamata urges women

Identify fake videos, get rewarded: Bengal CM Mamata urges women

06 October 2024, 22:22 IST

Google to lable AI-generated images in search results

This new tech can prevent cybercriminals misusing gen AI-based image generator to run misinformation campaigns to malign celebrities and politicians.

19 September 2024, 14:11 IST

Google to lable AI-generated images in search results

Google to lable AI-generated images in search results

Google to lable AI-generated images in search results

19 September 2024, 14:11 IST

'Those occupying top posts in administration part of misinformation campaigns': Sreenivasan Jain

Admitting that politicians had always been creative with the way they used facts, Jain, however, pointed said that misinformation campaigns were now crossing the sacred ‘Lakshman Rekha’.

04 September 2024, 11:22 IST

'Those occupying top posts in administration part of misinformation campaigns': Sreenivasan Jain

'Those occupying top posts in administration part of misinformation campaigns': Sreenivasan Jain

'Those occupying top posts in administration part of misinformation campaigns': Sreenivasan Jain

04 September 2024, 11:22 IST

Medic rape-murder case: Kolkata Police threaten 'legal action' against Barkha Dutt for spreading 'fake news'

Dutt had shared a post saying, 'The emergency room at #RGKarCollege where the rape and murder took place has been destroyed by a violent mob (sic).'

15 August 2024, 05:36 IST

Medic rape-murder case: Kolkata Police threaten 'legal action' against Barkha Dutt for spreading 'fake news'

Medic rape-murder case: Kolkata Police threaten 'legal action' against Barkha Dutt for spreading 'fake news'

Medic rape-murder case: Kolkata Police threaten 'legal action' against Barkha Dutt for spreading 'fake news'

15 August 2024, 05:36 IST

Lok Sabha 2024: YouTube doubles down on steps to curb election-related misleading info on its platform

When citizens look for 'how to register to vote' and 'how to vote', YouTube will display and point viewers to videos created by ECI and other government-run agencies

08 April 2024, 16:48 IST

Lok Sabha 2024: YouTube doubles down on steps to curb election-related misleading info on its platform

Lok Sabha 2024: YouTube doubles down on steps to curb election-related misleading info on its platform

Lok Sabha 2024: YouTube doubles down on steps to curb election-related misleading info on its platform

08 April 2024, 16:48 IST

Penalty provisions for development, dissemination of deepfakes can create deterrent effect: CUTS

CUTS International, Director, Research, Amol Kulkarni said that internet users would require adequate opportunities to verify the genuineness of content and it becomes important during the election season while the role of credible fact-checkers and trusted flaggers becomes crucial.

24 March 2024, 09:16 IST

Penalty provisions for development, dissemination of deepfakes can create deterrent effect: CUTS

Penalty provisions for development, dissemination of deepfakes can create deterrent effect: CUTS

Penalty provisions for development, dissemination of deepfakes can create deterrent effect: CUTS

24 March 2024, 09:16 IST