WhatsApp has spent Rs 120 crore in India to combat the fake news problem: Report
WhatsApp will invest even more in its second phase of advertisements that will kick off by March end.
Govt may amend IT law to allow shutdown of apps, sites that spread fake news
The amendment also proposes tech companies to deploy tools to "identify" and curb unlawful content.
Government may amend IT rules to identify and curb origin of unlawful content
Against backdrop of mob lynching incidents triggered on WhatsApp, govt is exploring ways to curb misuse of such platforms.
WhatsApp asked by government to trace origin of messages spreading misinformation
Saying that messages are encrypted, WhatsApp has previously declined to trace the origin of messages.
Australian law expected to give authorities the power to spy on messages on WhatsApp and Telegram
The proposed laws could force companies to remove electronic protections, assist government agencies in accessing material from a suspect's device
WhatsApp partners with DEF to train community leaders on tackling fake news in India
The training will also enable one to differentiate between rumours and opinions and how to tackle instances of false news
WhatsApp has hired 20 research teams worldwide to curb misinformation spread
The researchers will work towards finding out what spreads misinformation and how to curb fake news.
WhatsApp leans on street theater to spread awareness about lynching, fake news
The event is part of a major grassroots effort by WhatsApp to battle fake news.
WhatsApp now has a grievance officer for India: Here’s how you register complaints
WhatsApp users in India can now email complaints directly to a grievance offer, here’s how.
WhatsApp says building traceability for messages undermines privacy protections
WhatsApp says that it cannot trace the origin of messages because of end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp Beta's report feature includes reporting chats without deleting them
Additionally, WhatsApp users also have the choice of keeping their chats after reporting them.
What should you do if your WhatsApp group receives objectionable content?
Unfortunately, using WhatsApp right is turning into a life skill. Here’s how you should react!
WhatsApp and EC to work to stop spread of fake news: That's easier said than done
WhatsApp will be working with the EC to tackle the issue of fake news ahead of the 2019 General Elections
Blaming WhatsApp for deaths due to lynchings has shielded govt accountability
A messaging application such as WhatsApp, with a large user base, has been arraigned as a co-conspirator to these tragedies.
Maharashtra police to join as many WhatsApp groups to curb fake news and rumours
Maharashtra police officers have been instructed informally to be a part of such groups.
Facebook’s fight against misinformation in News Feed is a human problem as much as it is Facebook’s
But at the end of the day, Facebook has to deal with it because it’s free to use social platform is the one helping spread misinformation.