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Google's New Anti-Misinformation Initiative

Google's New Anti-Misinformation Initiative Google's Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India, with the goal of preventing misleading information from inciting violence. Important Points About the Initiative: Cutting to the chase: The initiative will use "prebunking" videos, which will be distributed on the company's YouTube platform and other social media sites to counter false claims before they become widespread. Collaboration: Jigsaw has produced five videos in three languages in collaboration with the Alfred Landecker Foundation, a pro-democracy organisation based in Germany, the philanthropic investment firm Omidya Network India, and a number of smaller regional partners. After watching…

12 December, 2022 Role of Social media

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Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000

Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 The Government has issued notice to Twitter after it reinstated several handles that mentioned a controversial hashtag on its platform. The Government issued these orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This is done in the interest of - sovereignty and integrity of India defence of India, security of the State friendly relations with foreign States public order (or) for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above This is the same Section under which hundreds of Chinese apps have been banned in recent months.…

05 February, 2021 Role of Social media