Steep rise in misinformation on FB as votes being counted: Report
Technology | November 06, 2020 13:16 ISTThe report came hours before the social networking giant banned a fast-growing group called "Stop the Steal'
The report came hours before the social networking giant banned a fast-growing group called "Stop the Steal'
Donald Trump paid just USD 750 in federal income taxes in the year he was elected US president and also in his first year in the White House, according to a media report, which also said that he or his companies paid USD 145,400 taxes in India in 2017.
Technology has opened up absolutely amazing possibilities of communication and personal engagement, with one of its arm being the social media that brought a 360 degree change in the society — good or bad is debatable.
BJP and RSS control Facebook and WhatsApp in India says Rahul Gandhi, attacking the Centre that it spreads fake news and hatred using its influence.
Facebook on Wednesday removed a post by US President Donald Trump for violating its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus. In the video post, that was from an interview with Fox & Friends earlier that day, Trump claimed that children are "almost immune" to COVID-19.
Fake notice of CBSE Board Exam Result Dates goes viral on Twitter. Students post hilarious memes and jokes on social media in no time. Notice was fake but the tension was real! Check funny tweets.
The truth behind viral medical prescription on Covid treatment. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital official handle tweeted to dismiss the fake prescription on Covid treatment.
Facebook is working with various fact-checkers to figure out fake news and label them
No, Reliance Jio and Facebook aren't giving people free data and you have to stay away from such news
WhatsApp could finally curb fake news as there is a massive drop in forwarded messages
Karnataka Police has launched a website to check on fake news. Read on to know more
A new WhatsApp rumour is making rounds that the Indian government is viewing your data. Read on to know more
As COVID-19 outbreak continues to add to the stress of medical and health care workers across the globe, there has been a spurt in rumours and fake news around the internet and social media apps. We bring 7 most ridiculous fake stories that you must not fall for:
Google is now contributing to deal with Coronavirus fake news. Read on to know more about it
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday warned people against posting or sharing fake information on the COVID-19 pandemic, saying strong action would be taken against those found guilty. Banerjee, addressing a press meet at state secretariat Nabanna, said a fake post claiming a doctor treating coronavirus suspects has fallen ill was doing the rounds on social media
WhatsApp will soon let users verify WhatsApp forwarded messages. See what it means
Fake news, misinformation, or however you plan to address it, it is half information with falsehood and when we get to consume it, we know we are in trouble.
Facebook is trying to flight Coronavirus fake news but its bug made it difficult. Read on to know how
The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought the Centre's stand on a plea by former RSS ideologue K N Govindacharya for removal of fake news and hate speech being circulated on social media and online platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google.
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to Facebook, Google and Twitter on the plea which has sought details about the designated officers of these platforms.
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