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Kwara govt takes measures to address fake news, rumour peddling
THE Kwara State government has revealed plans to introduce additional measures aimed at combating the spread of fake news and baseless rumours among its...
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Canada launches online resource to combat electoral misinformation, disinformation
ELECTIONS Canada has launched 'ElectoFacts', a new resource aimed at helping voters spot misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process in Canada.
Elections Canada is...
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AI-generated misinformation tops global risks in 2024, says World Economic Forum
THE World Economic Forum (WEF) has stated that the biggest immediate risk to the global economy this year is false information enhanced by advanced...
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AI may spur disinformation campaigns, phishing about US 2024 elections – Report
STATE and local officials are worried that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and other emerging technologies may be used to spread disinformation and power phishing...
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Nikon, Sony and Canon to fight deepfakes with latest camera technology
THREE leading camera companies including Sony, Nikon, and Canon are collaborating to combat deepfakes by adding digital signatures to images captured with their equipment.
Nikkei...
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How AI shaped misinformation landscape in 2023 – Report
THE rise of artificial intelligence in 2023 has transformed the misinformation landscape as it provided new tools for bad actors to create manipulative articles,...
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Ghana to implement action plan against misinformation in 2024
STAKEHOLDERS in Ghana's media sector have deliberated on a comprehensive National Action Plan to tackle the rising challenge of misinformation and disinformation in the...
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How search engines are amplifying misinformation – Study
A new study published by Nature has highlighted how search engines play a key role in the amplification and belief of misinformation while seeking...
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Nigeria to partner UNESCO to tackle fake news in rural areas
NIGERIA's minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, has said the nation will partner the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
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FactCheck247 trains Kwara community on fighting misinformation
ÂFACTCHECK247, a fact-checking platform in Nigeria, has sensitized members of a Kwara community on the danger of information disorder and the need for a...
