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.

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For instance, a social media message claiming that hot coconut water is the solution to cancer has gone viral over the last few days.

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.

Police said the action was taken based on a complaint by the chief minister's media secretary H B Dinesh.

The findings were provided by the campaign group Avaaz which made a presentation to Facebook and the contents were taken down.

Social media giants are collaborating with third-parties to verify content to combat spread of 'fake news', ahead of general elections.

An estimated 900 million voters (9.4% new voters) are battling the influence of fake news before they cast their votes.

The move comes with the company - and its peers around the world - under growing pressure to rid their platforms of misinformation.

This centre is equipped to review content in the form of pictures, video links or text and will cover English and four regional languages.

Social media companies are struggling with fake news in India despite saying they’ve taken steps to tackle the menace.