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WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Deepfake Video Discussing Sara Tendulkar Goes Viral, Cricketer Urges Strict Action

Tendulkar urged users to report such deceptive content in large numbers.

Jan 15, 2024, 13:57 PM IST

Google's New 'About This Image' Feature for Fact-Checking; How To Use It?

It allows people to see when an image or similar images may have first been seen by Google Search and whether it was previously published earlier on other webpages. It helps to find if the image is being taken out of context and shared in relation to a current event.

Oct 26, 2023, 21:14 PM IST

Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Fact Check Tool For Images Globally

An image’s history will allow users to see when an image or similar images may have first been seen by Google Search, and whether it was previously published much earlier on other webpages. 

Oct 26, 2023, 16:02 PM IST

Delhi Police identifies 46 Pak-operated Twitter handles spreading misinformation, case registered

According to Delhi Police, a fake or morphed video has been shared on Twitter by some handles. In reality, the said video was of the meeting of the cabinet committee which took place on December 9, 2021, after the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat.

Jan 09, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Maximum misinformation on COVID-19 comes from India, followed by the US: Study

The study results also showed that India (15.94 per cent), the US (9.74 per cent), Brazil (8.57 per cent) and Spain (8.03 per cent) are the four most misinformation-affected countries. Earlier, the WHO had  warned that false information on COVID-19 is putting people in danger.

Sep 15, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

WhatsApp’s COVID-19 misinformation problem fueled amid second wave

The scientific study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research a peer-reviewed journal, pointed out that ~30% of Indians relied on WhatsApp to receive information around COVID-19.

Jun 10, 2021, 15:33 PM IST

WhatsApp tightens limit on message forwarding to curb spread of COVID-19 misinformation

The company said it believes it is important to slow the spread of these messages to keep WhatsApp a place for personal conversation.

Apr 07, 2020, 14:35 PM IST

Opposition to move two privilege motions against Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha today

The Opposition will most likely move two privilege motions against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha on Friday. The motions will be moved against her over two issues - misinformation on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

Aug 04, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Facebook updates News Feed to reduce spam, fake news

In yet another move to cut down on low-quality content and fake news in News Feed, Facebook is updating its algorithm again to remove such content from its platform.

Jul 01, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Detecting misinformation can improve memory, says study

A new study has revealed that detecting a misinformation can improve memory.

Jan 03, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Facebook initiates survey to curb fake news

In an effort to stop the proliferation of fake news, Facebook has initiated a "Survey" that asks users to what extent they think an article uses misleading language.

Dec 06, 2016, 15:33 PM IST