Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India .

  • False information has been blamed for inciting violence
  • 'Pre-bunking' videos aim to stop misinformation spreading
  • India trial follows studies in parts of Europe

 LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Google's (GOOGL.O) Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India, aimed at preventing misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence, a top executive said.

The initiative will use "prebunking" videos – designed to counter false claims before they become widespread – circulated on the company's YouTube platform and other social media sites.

Google's efforts to challenge the spread of misinformation mark a contrast with rival Twitter which is cutting its trust and safety teams, despite new owner Elon Musk saying it will not become a "free-for-all hellscape".

 

No comments:

Post a Comment

E-Quiz on Cyber Awareness as part of our Christ Social Responsibility initiative from 13th – 19th November 2024.

 Greetings from Christ College of Science and Management… This International Fraud Awareness Week, the Department of Management and Departme...