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IFCN, Meta offer grants to help fact-checkers fight misinformation on WhatsApp
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed plans to assist fact-checkers globally to tackle misinformation on WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging app, through grant...
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Ukraine crisis: How Yandex suppresses information for Russian internet users — Report
A report by the Digital Forensics Research Lab (DFRLab) has accused Yandex of succumbing to Russia's domestic regulations by suppressing Ukraine war information for...
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TikTok feeds users with disinformation about Russia-Ukraine war – Report
TIKTOK is feeding misinformation and disinformation content to its over 1 billion users about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a report released by...
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Google sets to invest $10 million to fight misinformation
GOOGLE has announced plans to  roll out new features that enhance access to trusted information as well as invest $10 million to address the...
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2023 Elections: Nigerian government urges broadcasters to help fight fake news
AS NIGERIA prepares for its 2023 general elections, the Nigerian government has urged the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) to help in combating the...
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Fake news: Facebook, NITDA set to collaborate on media literacy in Nigeria
THE AMERICAN multinational technology conglomerate Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., has visited the head office of the National Information Technology Development...
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Empowering citizens with basic verification skills key to fighting political misinformation ― Experts
EMPHASIS has again been placed on the need to empower the citizens with basic verification skills in order to fight against political misinformation and...
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Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global fact-checkers unite to battle disinformation
WHEN Russia invaded Ukraine last week, several disinformations were in circulation which prompted the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) to swing into action.
The IFCN is...
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YouTube proposes new steps to tackle misinformation
IN a bid to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform, YouTube has proposed three new steps.
This development is coming a few...
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Nigerian government charges radio stations to shun fake news
The Nigerian Government has charged radio stations in the country to abstain from fake news and to ensure that only credible and factual information...
