misinformation
Dissecting Sri Lankan government’s social media ban
Sri Lanka has a complicated history with social media, providing context to the government’s ban on it after the Easter Sunday attacks.
WhatsApp and NASSCOM Foundation collaborate for digital literacy in India
The co-created curriculum encourages people to be mindful about forwarding rumors.
YouTube to show info panels to flag misinformation
YouTube said it will start showing 'information panels' -- flagging misinformation and offering correct insights.
Curbing misinformation
YouTube demotes flat-earthers, conspiracy theorists.
Facebook cracks down on false posts which incite violence
Facebook may remove inaccurate or misleading content, such as doctored photos, created or shared to stir up to ignite volatile situations.
Google announces training programme for journalists
It is aimed at raising awareness against misinformation and providing new tools to the fourth estate against fake news.
Play 'fake news tycoon' to combat misinformation
The game, based in part on existing studies of online disinformation, takes its cues from actual conspiracy theories about organizations.
Govt-Aided awareness campaign in Punjab says AIDS spreads through handshake
PSACS has published pamphlet, ntended to provide awareness on AIDS, but with information, that can only be called grossly erroneous.