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YouTube to remove videos with abortion misinformation

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YOUTUBE says it is cracking down on videos containing abortion misinformation and will take down videos that provide instructions for unsafe abortion. The company, in...

Meta introduces new AI-powered tool to combat misinformation on Wikipedia

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Meta has announced a new AI-powered tool to combat the spread of online misinformation globally. The Facebook parent company unveiled the new tool called Sphere...

Researchers recommend ways to reduce viral misinformation on Twitter

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RESEARCHERS at the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public have recommended steps that could reduce viral misinformation on Twitter. Following a study carried...

How the religious toga of misinformation fuelled COVID-19 pandemic

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DURING the peak of the pandemic, many religious leaders innocuously spread false narratives about COVID-19 among members of their congregation which put many lives...

YouTube CEO reinforces commitment to curbing misinformation

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THE Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki, has restated the commitment of the video-streaming site to curbing misinformation and promoting free speech on...

Twitter to flag tweets that contain misinformation during crisis

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TWITTER has announced a new policy for dealing with misinformation during a period of crisis. As part of the new policy, it has also established...

How Banky W show at Lagos PDP primaries sparks misinformation online

Insights Niyi Oyedeji -
THE political ambition of a Nigerian musician turned politician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly called Banky W has sparked misinformation online. Banky W, a House of Representatives...

IFCN, Meta offer grants to help fact-checkers fight misinformation on WhatsApp

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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...

TikTok feeds users with disinformation about Russia-Ukraine war – Report

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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...

Google sets to invest $10 million to fight misinformation

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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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