Fake news can and has been a plague in recent years. In countries like India, there have been several cases of fake news on WhatsApp and Facebook that have led to as many as 12 (known) murders. It can create political chaos as well by improperly influencing elections. Facebook to launch a task force before […]
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Some users are frustrated, others are looking for an apology, and some are furious. Since the Cambridge Analytica scandal earlier this year, the #DeleteFacebook hashtag has been a trend, but after the recent data breach of 29 million accounts, many more users have lost their patience. Some have even asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has been hitting out at technology giants like Facebook and Google, claiming that the companies are trying to silence conservatives and are publishing fake news. Now, the White House is reportedly preparing to investigate the business practices of the technology companies. Federal agencies to investigate whether antitrust laws are being followed […]
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Facebook is releasing a new feature that could help its Canadian users identify fake news. Users will be able to get information about the news they read on the social networking site and determine whether it is real or fake. How will the new feature work? The tool lets users get information on who was […]
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