Source: The post is based on the article “Indian fact checking network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government” published in The Hindu on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? The Misinformation Combat Alliance has approached the government to act as a self-regulating body to flag fake news online in line with the… Continue reading Misinformation Combat Alliance: Indian fact checking network focuses on fake news on ruling party, government
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IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The ‘fact check’ is that Indians will have little choice” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023. “IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet” published in the Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking… Continue reading IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
IT Ministry notifies body to flag ‘fake’ content about govt
Source: The post is based on the article “IT Ministry notifies body to flag ‘fake’ content about govt” published in Indian Express on 7th April 2023 What is the News? The government of India has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023. What do the IT rules 2023… Continue reading IT Ministry notifies body to flag ‘fake’ content about govt
The country mustn’t get entangled in a web of fake news
Source- The post is based on the article “The country mustn’t get entangled in a web of fake news” published in the “mint” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges Relevance– Issues related to misinformation and fake news News– The events during the Covid19 shows… Continue reading The country mustn’t get entangled in a web of fake news
Fake News
News:Recently,twenty countries including France, Britain and India has signed an agreement at the UN to stop the spread of fake news online. Facts: The agreement was initiated by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF), a press freedom watchdog. The signatory countries committed to promoting independently reported, diverse and reliable information. The agreement also underlined the responsibility of… Continue reading Fake News
Fighting fake news: can social media be kept on a leash?
Social media platform Facebook has said that the company is assessing risk across its platforms to help ensure that the Lok Sabha election was free from interference from both foreign and domestic. Facebook had focussed on key areas which includes (a)blocking and removing fake accounts (b)fighting the spread of misinformation (c)stopping abuse by domestic actors… Continue reading Fighting fake news: can social media be kept on a leash?
55% internet users scared of airing political views: report
According to the India Digital News Report, published by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, 55% of sampled English Internet users in India are concerned that open political expression online could get them into trouble with the authorities. Respondents have low trust in news overall (36%), however; interestingly express higher levels of trust in… Continue reading 55% internet users scared of airing political views: report
Guard against misuse, social media platforms told
The parliamentary panel on information technology asked social media platforms such as Facebook,Instagram and WhatsApp to ensure that their platforms are not misused to (a)spread fake news (b)incite violence (c)pose a threat to India’s security or (d)to let foreign powers meddle in the upcoming general election. Fake news is the deliberate creation of factually incorrect… Continue reading Guard against misuse, social media platforms told
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 3, 2018 (Reporters to lose accreditation for spreading fake news)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Govt. tightens its grip on fake news Analysis : Reporters to lose accreditation for spreading fake news
