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Google collaborates with fact checkers to weed out misinformation in elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google collaborates with fact checkers to weed out misinformation in elections

Google has announced a collaboration with fact-checkers in India to combat online misinformation and deepfakes ahead of the general elections. Through the partnership, Google will support Shakti, a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers, in early detection of misinformation by creating a common repository that news publishers can use. The project will focus on connecting independent fact-checkers and Indian language publishers to share fact checks, research resources, and alerts on viral misinformation and deepfakes related to the elections. The Fact-Checking Collective will also provide training in fact-checking methodologies and deepfake detection.

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Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes

Google has partnered with news publishers and fact-checkers in India to combat the spread of misinformation, including deepfakes, ahead of the country's upcoming elections. The collaboration, known as 'Shakti, India Election Fact-Checking Collective', will create a platform for independent fact-checkers and Indian language publishers to collaborate and share fact checks, research resources, and alerts regarding viral misinformation and deepfakes. The project also aims to offer training in fact-checking methodologies, deepfake detection, and the use of Google tools for verification processes. This initiative aligns with Google's ongoing efforts to combat misinformation and support journalism through various initiatives and funding programs.

Meta expanding fact-checking to Threads ahead of US, India elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta expanding fact-checking to Threads ahead of US, India elections

Meta (formerly Facebook) is expanding its fact-checking program to the Threads platform ahead of the US and India general elections next year. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the move, stating that the company aims to allow fact-checking partners to review and rate misinformation on Threads independently. Meta recently provided users on Instagram and Facebook with more controls over content sensitivity and fact-checking. The company is extending these controls to Threads, allowing users to choose the default level of demotions for fact-checked content in their feed. Fact-checkers will soon be able to review and rate false content on Threads directly.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Meta unveils plan for tackling misinformation

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Meta unveils plan for tackling misinformation

Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced initiatives to tackle misinformation and ensure transparency during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India. The company will establish an India-specific Elections Operations Centre and collaborate with experts across various domains to identify and address potential threats in real time. Meta will also expand its network of fact-checkers and implement measures to flag and address false claims related to religion. Additionally, the company is working closely with the Election Commission of India to combat unlawful content.

Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking

Australia is concerned over Meta's decision to end US fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, fearing increased misinformation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the danger to democracy and public mental health. Meta plans to replace fact-checkers with community posts, starting in the U.S. Australia's efforts to curb misinformation include investing in reliable news and implementing social media restrictions. However, Australia's local fact-checking contract remains unaffected by Meta's U.S. change.

Meta launches ‘Know What’s Real’ campaign to combat misinformation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta launches ‘Know What’s Real’ campaign to combat misinformation

Social media giant Meta has launched a safety campaign called 'Know What's Real' to raise awareness about built-in safety features on the company's platforms. The campaign aims to educate users on identifying and addressing misinformation on WhatsApp and Instagram, promoting digital best practices and highlighting available safety tools. Meta has invested in programs such as a network of independent fact-checkers and collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance to combat AI-generated misinformation. The company encourages users to verify information, report inauthentic content, and access reliable information through fact-checking organizations.

Regulating online hate speech 'not censorship': UN rights chief

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Regulating online hate speech 'not censorship': UN rights chief

The UN rights chief emphasized that regulating hate speech and harmful content online is not censorship, responding to Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program over censorship concerns. Allowing such content can have real-world impacts, and regulation aligns with human rights principles. Meta plans to use community-based posts over fact-checkers. The UN stresses the need for fact-based information on social media to combat misinformation, asserting that accountability in digital spaces promotes trust and protects dignity.

Meta to label AI-generated, deepfake content as ‘altered’ as election approaches

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta to label AI-generated, deepfake content as ‘altered’ as election approaches

Global social media conglomerate Meta has announced that it will empower fact-checkers to label content generated with artificial intelligence (AI) or deepfake technology as "altered" on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The labeled content will appear lower on users' feeds, and its distribution will be reduced. Additionally, Meta will label AI-generated images from various sources and establish an Elections Operations Centre for country-specific mitigation strategies. The move aims to tackle the misuse of deepfakes and AI-generated content, following concerns raised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about their potential harm and spread of misinformation.

Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory

The upcoming elections in over 40 countries, including India, are at risk of being influenced by AI-driven misinformation, according to a study by the World Economic Forum. Deepfakes, synthetic media tools, are becoming more accessible and are being used both positively and negatively in political campaigning. Detection tools for deepfakes are not yet fully developed, and there is an equity gap in access to these tools. Journalists, fact checkers, and election officials need to be equipped to detect deceptive AI. While some tech companies are working on AI detection tools, regulation and standards are also needed to ensure transparency and accountability.

Meta partners with PTI to expand its fact checking programme in India

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Meta partners with PTI to expand its fact checking programme in India

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has partnered with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to combat misinformation in India. PTI will contribute to the fact-checking efforts, helping to identify and rate content across Meta's platforms. With this partnership, India becomes the country with the most third-party fact-checking partners for Meta, totaling 12. The company aims to build a global network of nearly 100 fact-checking partners to tackle viral misinformation in over 60 languages. Additionally, Meta is taking measures to ensure the integrity of its platforms ahead of the Indian general elections, including transparency around AI-generated content and the activation of an Elections Operations Center.

Google rolls out fact-check tool for images globally

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google rolls out fact-check tool for images globally

Google has rolled out a fact-check tool for images globally. The feature is aimed at combating misinformation and fake news spread through manipulated or misleading images. When users search for a particular image on Google, they may see a fact-check label appearing on the search results page, indicating if the image has been fact-checked by a reliable source. This tool is part of Google's ongoing efforts to promote accurate and trustworthy information online.

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