Facebook takes down hundreds of accounts
Facebook has removed hundreds of Indonesian accounts, pages and groups from its social network Read More
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Google, Facebook, Twitter must do more against fake news: EU
The Commission called on Facebook to provide more clarity on how it uses its tools… Read More
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Fake news could multiply with ‘deepfake’ videos
If you see a video of a politician speaking words he never would utter, don't… Read More
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Responsible media plays key role in national development: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that responsible media plays key role in national… Read More
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Conservative and above 65? You’re more likely to share fake news: study
Users over 65 shared "nearly seven times as many articles from fake news domains" as… Read More
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Der Spiegel’s star reporter ‘faked stories’ for years
Claas Relotius "made up stories and invented protagonists" in at least 14 out of 60… Read More
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Indian government meets with WhatsApp over fake news: source
MUMBAI: Indian tech ministry officials met with senior WhatsApp executives this week to ask the… Read More
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FO calls for check on social media accounts spreading false news
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has asked the Ministries of Interior and Information to look into… Read More
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On eve of vote, US warns voters to look for Russian fake news
WASHINGTON: United States law enforcement and intelligence agencies said on the eve of crucial US… Read More
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Minister appreciates Facebook, Twitter for combating fake news
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry, has welcomed an action initiated by Facebook and… Read More
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‘Missed call’: Govt says reason given behind IG Islamabad’s removal is ‘fake’
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has denied reports that inspector general Islamabad Jan Muhammad was… Read More
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WhatsApp hits the road with skits to stamp out fake news
On a hot morning in India’s tourist hub of Jaipur, an open truck painted in… Read More
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Govt’s ‘Fake News Buster’ account challenged with another alternate fake account
KARACHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Oct 1 launched a Twitter account named… Read More
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Information ministry launches Twitter account to expose fake news
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched a Twitter account @FakeNews_Buster for exposing… Read More
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Minister seeks strict action against ‘systematic spread’ of fake news
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has called for strict action against fake news ‘systematically’ being… Read More
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Panel recommends regulation of tech firms over fake news
SINGAPORE: A Singapore parliamentary committee said on Thursday the government should consider legislation to ensure… Read More
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Fake news adds to India’s flood torment
NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo has not donated $11 million to the Kerala flood disaster fund… Read More
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Here is Facebook’s new plan to combat misinformation
Facebook acknowledged Tuesday it has developed tools to identify users "indiscriminately" flagging fake news as… Read More
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WhatsApp to clamp down on ‘sinister’ messages
NEW DELHI: India said Facebook-owned WhatsApp had pledged on Tuesday to develop tools that would… Read More
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US newspapers to Trump: We’re not enemies of the people
Newspapers from Maine to Hawaii pushed back on Thursday against President Donald Trump's attacks on… Read More
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