The Modi government at the Center has launched a digital strike to curb fake news. It is reported that the government has banned more than 100 YouTube channels spreading false news and rumours. According to media reports, these YouTube channels used to spread fake news by placing clickbait thumbnails. On the other hand, Google has … Read more
Govt alert YouTube about 9 channels spreading misinformation: The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau fact-checked several videos of nine YouTube channels that spread misinformation about central government schemes, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and the state of public order in the country. These nine channels, which include Bajran Education, … Read more
[ad_1] The Central Government told the Bombay High Court that false and misleading information has the potential to fuel separatist movements and intensify social and political strife. The government said this while replying to a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra against a change made in the Information Technology Act. Citing a study, the … Read more