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Fake news, the DNA of tech firms: The big fight against fake news
Technology companies like Google, Twitter, Facebook and Microsoft are also gearing up to fight the menace of fake news.
Fake news, the DNA of tech firms: Gearing up for the 2019 polls
Social media companies seem quite serious about removing false news and propaganda from their platforms.
Facebook, Google to tackle spread of fake news, advisors want more
Several tech firms have agreed on a code of conduct to do more to tackle the spread of fake news due.
WhatsApp says working with Reliance Jio to curb fake news
WhatsApp also plans to expand its outreach program to existing JioPhone users.
WhatsApp says working with India's Reliance Jio to curb fake news menace
India is a key market for WhatsApp but one where it has had to delay its payments services is due to the country’s push on data localisation.
Singapore panel recommends regulation of tech firms over fake news
A Singapore parliamentary committee said the government should consider legislation to ensure tech firms rein in the online fake news.
Facebook expands fake election news fight, but falsehoods still rampant
Improvements at Facebook might have been driven by changes to formulas.
WhatsApp expands radio campaign to curb fake news to 10 more Indian states
The Facebook-owned company has been on an overdrive after it faced severe criticism from the government over circulation of fake news.
WhatsApp expands radio campaign to curb fake news to 10 more Indian states
The Facebook-owned company has been on an overdrive after it faced severe criticism from the government.
Egypt president approves law clamping down on social media
The state's Supreme Council for Media Regulations will have the power to place people with more than 5,000 followers — on social media.