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Next generation of fake news will be empowered by Artificial Intelligence and be far more sophisticated, and even more disastrous.

Technology

Singapore invokes 'fake news' law for first time over Facebook post

Singapore says it is particularly vulnerable to fake news because of its position as a global financial hub.

25 Nov 2019 6:00 PM IST

WhatsApp needs to step up its game in five areas.

India

Ayodhya Verdict: Himachal police warns against circulation of fake...

The apex court is likely to pronounce judgment at 10:30 am in Ayodhya case.

9 Nov 2019 10:37 AM IST

$Santos believes the framework could be further developed to help readers distinguish and closely examine the intent of \fake news.\ (Photo: ANI)$ Life

Now, detect person's intent to mislead

Study finds method to know speakers' intent.

3 Nov 2019 11:44 AM IST

It is widely known that China also prefers the term Asia-Pacific to the nomenclature of Indo-Pacific which is preferred by countries like the United States and India. (Photo: AP)

India

Chinese diplomat blames the West of spreading fake news

China faced criticism for it's role against Hong Kong protests and ethnic groups in Xinjiang region.

20 Dec 2019 9:06 PM IST

While Twitter has not shared any numbers, Facebook has revealed that the affected users are known to be 9.5 million.

Technology

Facebook issues corrective label on user's post under new Singapore...

Singapore's law is the first to demand that Facebook publish corrections when directed to do so by the government.

1 Dec 2019 6:41 PM IST

Social media influencers must be extra vigilant about what they post, as an inappropriate tweet or retweeting ones peddling fake news can lead to chaos and impact reputations.

Technology

China seeks to root out fake news and deepfakes with new online...

New rules include a ban on the publishing & distribution of fake news created with technologies such as AI and VR.

1 Dec 2019 1:18 PM IST

Participants build audiences for their imaginary fake news sites, to stoke fear, anger and mistrust by manipulation of online content. (Photo: Pixabay)

World

MIT study suggests crowdsourcing might be the solution to fake news

Respondents in the survey distrusted marginal websites, and there was agreement among general audience and professional...

30 Jan 2019 4:43 PM IST

Google has New York real estate deals in the works that would give it room for nearly 20,000 workers. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Technology

Google, Facebook, Twitter urged to do more against fake news

Companies and trade bodies representing the advertising industry signed up to a voluntary code of conduct.

30 Jan 2019 11:07 AM IST

Youngsters are using WhatsApp to consume news. (Photo: Pixabay)

Business

WhatsApp to cap message forwarding to 5 chats globally

WhatsApp carefully evaluated this test and listened to user feedback over a six-month period.

21 Jan 2019 3:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Churu, Rajasthan, on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

India

'Be cautious of Opposition's attempt to spread fake news over social...

PM also urged people to not get influenced by fake news being spread over social media by enemy countries.

28 Feb 2019 9:06 PM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

Metros

EC asks Delhi police to investigate fake news'

Asking police to investigate the matter, the EC said its logo was used on social media to mislead people.

23 Feb 2019 1:43 AM IST

Army personnel and relatives shoulder the coffin of Army jawan Naik Sandeep Kaliraman, who died after succumbing to injuries sustained during the encounter with militants following Pulwama terror attack.

Life

Fighting fake

Fake news haunted the masses yet again after Pulwama. Survey reveals the youth is most susceptible to viral videos.

23 Feb 2019 1:21 AM IST