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Meta apprises Pakistan media on its fight against misinformation

Global social media company, Meta organized a virtual session for Pakistani journalists to apprise them… Read More

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WhatsApp limiting forwarded messages to curb misinformation

Instant messaging application Whatsapp is planning to launch a new feature that will help to… Read More

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Meta admits Bug led to spread of misinformation for six months

Social media giant Meta has admitted that a bug led to a spread of misinformation… Read More

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Over 75% people are unable to identify ‘Fake news’, study proves

A recent study has proved that only one in four people are able to spot… Read More

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‘Yes or no?’ US lawmakers fume over Big Tech’s answers on misinformation

Social media has been widely blamed for amplifying calls to violence and spreading misinformation that… Read More

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Motorway gang-rape case: Man booked for deceiving police

Police detained a man and booked him for deliberate false information report pertaining to Lahore… Read More

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Facebook scrambles as use soars in time of isolation

Facebook said it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as… Read More

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Instagram says will fight misinformation with fact-check allies

Facebook already uses third-party fact-checkers in more than a dozen countries. Read More

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Facebook ‘news tab’ seeks to reboot its role with media

The platform wants to promote journalism and shed its reputation for misinformation. Read More

Facebook announces new steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 election

Facebook said it would increase transparency through measures such as showing more information about the… Read More

Facebook to ban misinformation on voting in upcoming US elections

MENLO PARK, Calif: Facebook will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports… Read More

Google pledges $300mn to ‘fight’ fake news

NEW YORK: Google on Tuesday launched a new initiative, committing $300 million to help news… Read More

US University sends 800 applicants into 'illusion' with wrong email

PITTSBURGH: Carnegie Mellon University mistakenly informed about 800 applicants that they had won a place… Read More