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IFCN writes Meta CEO, warns against setbacks of online accuracy

SEQUEL to Meta's announcement to end its third-party fact-checking programme in the United States, over 100 fact-checking organizations who are signatories to the International...

Mixed reactions as Meta ends fact-checking programme, embraces community notes

META’s announcement on Tuesday that it will end its third-party fact-checking programme and transition to a user-driven Community Notes system has drawn mixed reactions...

#EdoDecides2024: NFC sets to combat AI-misinformation, as stakeholders task media, tech coys to support fact-checkers to ensure election integrity

By Caleb Ijioma   Some critical stakeholders in Saturday’s Edo State Governorship Election have urged the media and technology platforms such as Meta, X, and...

Spread the Facts grant: IFCN awards $300,000 to ten fact-checking organisations

THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has awarded $300,000 as part of Meta's "Spread the Facts" grant to ten fact-checking organisations...

GlobalFact 11: Fact-checkers critique social media platforms’ efforts at combatting information disorder

Stakeholders at the just concluded GlobalFact 11 conference have criticised social media platforms for their insufficient efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation despite their...

EU probes Meta over election disinformation concerns

THE European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram over the failure of the platforms to counter disinformation ahead of...

Meta takes action against misinformation ahead of South Africa elections

As part of its effort to foster a sane information ecosystem, Meta has taken steps to combat misinformation during South Africa's election. The tech company...

Nearly 4,000 celebrities are victims of deepfake pornography – Report

An investigation by Channel 4 news has shown that about 4,000 famous people have been victims of deepfake pornography on the internet. The analysis of...

Meta launches safety campaign to tackle online misinformation

META has unveiled a safety campaign awareness tagged 'Know What’s Real' to shed light on in-built product features and safety measures present on its...

Meta, MCA launch WhatsApp helpline to combat AI misinformation

A WhatsApp helpline has been launched by Meta in collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to address misinformation generated by AI, particularly deepfakes...

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Videos of R. Kelly new single are AI generated!

A claim that a music video released from prison...

Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE

AN X user, @Voiceofigbos, has claimed that 50 people,...

Are HND holders barred from NYSC?

A Facebook user, Obidient Voice, has claimed that holders...