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Google, Facebook, Twitter rapped for not doing enough in EU fake news fight
The tech giants took a voluntary pledge last October to combat the spread of fake news.
Viral cancer cure message fake: Tata Memorial hospital
For instance, a social media message claiming that hot coconut water is the solution to cancer has gone viral over the last few days.
Who burned Notre Dame? Brussels goes after fake news as EU election nears
By funding fact-checking organisation Brussels hopes to shield the 427 million people eligible to vote for 751-seat EU chamber on May 23-26.
Journalist arrested for circulating fake news, morphed photo of Karnataka CM
Police said the action was taken based on a complaint by the chief minister's media secretary H B Dinesh.
Spain elections: Pro far-right groups taken down by Facebook
The findings were provided by the campaign group Avaaz which made a presentation to Facebook and the contents were taken down.
YouTube info panels to display news publisher's govt funding
Social media giants are collaborating with third-parties to verify content to combat spread of 'fake news', ahead of general elections.
India discusses fake news and Its impact on Lok Sabha Elections 2019
An estimated 900 million voters (9.4% new voters) are battling the influence of fake news before they cast their votes.
Facebook promises crackdown on fake news in Australia
The move comes with the company - and its peers around the world - under growing pressure to rid their platforms of misinformation.
WhatsApp unveils 'tipline' to tackle fake news
This centre is equipped to review content in the form of pictures, video links or text and will cover English and four regional languages.
Despite being exposed, fake news thrives on social media ahead of India polls
Social media companies are struggling with fake news in India despite saying they’ve taken steps to tackle the menace.