Fake News

The term “fake news” is taking a much more literal turn as new technology is making it easier to manipulate the faces and audio in videos.

Department of Telecom (DoT) has written to telecom operators and different stakeholder for their inputs to block the applications under Section 69A of the IT Act.

With case after case of misinformation, propaganda and fake news attached to its platform leading to death and severe law and order problem across the country, Facebook the owner of WhatsApp has announced a research awards to scholars to understand the menace of misinformation.

Dubai Public Prosecution has directed the Dubai Police to initiate criminal proceedings for charges of cyber crime and abuse using the internet/social media platform against five persons of Indian origin.

Facebook is testing a feature that will run top posts from local politicians into users news feed who follow at least one local, state or federal representative from their area