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India will fact-check online posts about government matters

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The Indian government has designated the fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau as the official arbiter of truth for government-related matters on social media. The move, cemented into law by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, aims to counter misinformation about governmental affairs. However, tech giants such as Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple have expressed concerns about potential misuse of power and infringement on press freedom. The fact-checking unit has previously faced criticism for falsely labeling critical information as misleading. Further developments on the issue are expected.

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