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JIgsaw brings its anti-misinformation project to India
Google subsidiary Jigsaw is launching a new project in India using ‘prebunking’ videos to prevent misinformation that has been blamed for inciting violence. Read more…
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DIGI, misinformation adjudication panel, launched in Australia
DIGI, backed by Facebook, Google and Twitter, has set up a special committee to adjudicate complaints over misinformation in Australia. Read more…
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Whistleblower claims Facebook prioritized profit over misinformation
Facebook whistleblower accuses the social media giant of repeatedly prioritizing profit over clamping down on hate speech and misinformation. Read more…
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Vaccine misinformation, Papua New Guinea asks Facebook to “stop it”
Misinformation is the biggest threat to Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 vaccine plans, says health minister, who asks Facebook to “stop it”! Read more…
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US lawmakers fume over Big Tech’s ‘yes or no’ answers on misinformation
Big Tech chief executives were asked by US lawmakers whether their platforms bore some responsibility for the US Capitol riot: “yes or no?” Read more…
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Digital platforms in Australia commit to action on disinformation
ACMA has welcomed the new Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation released by the Digital Industry Group (DIGI). Read more…
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India tells Facebook and TikTok to remove coronavirus misinformation
India has told Facebook and Chinese video app TikTok to remove users found to be spreading misinformation about the coronavirus Read more…
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Asia’s censors and govts battling coronavirus misinformation
Deluged by misinformation about the new coronavirus on social media, some Asian governments are fighting back with arrests, fines and fake news laws. Read more…
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WhatsApp limiting forwards to fight misinformation and rumours
WhatsApp messenger service is globally limiting the number of times a user can forward a message to five, in a bid to fight “misinformation and rumours” Read more…