Hyderabad Techie Turns Into Politician To Test His AI WhatsApp Chatbot
Hyderabad Techie Turns Into Politician To Test His AI WhatsApp Chatbot
Siddharth Chakravarthy, an independent candidate in the Telangana Assembly elections, developed his own AI tool, 'Vako.AI,' for campaigning, which is now being used by Lok Sabha candidates.
Meta, OpenAI Combat Manipulated Content Targeting Indian Elections, Sikh Groups
Meta, OpenAI Combat Manipulated Content Targeting Indian Elections, Sikh Groups
While Meta removed 'Chinese-origin' pages targeting Sikh community, OpenAI disrupted 'covert influence campaign' by Israeli firm using its AI tools for 'anti-BJP content'.
No, Asaduddin Owaisi Didn't Say That He Wants PM Modi to Become PM Again
No, Asaduddin Owaisi Didn't Say That He Wants PM Modi to Become PM Again
Fact-check | This video is clipped, in the original video Asaduddin Owaisi says that he does not wish Narendra Modi to become the PM again. The claim is going viral amid the counting day of Lok Sabha election.
Video of DK Shivakumar Shared With False Claim That He Spoke Against INDIA Bloc
Video of DK Shivakumar Shared With False Claim That He Spoke Against INDIA Bloc
Fact-check | Clipped Video of DK Shivakumar Shared to Claim He Spoke Against INDIA Bloc. this viral video is clipped. He said that INDIA bloc might form the government after exit polls.
How India's Fact-Checking Collective Fought Poll-Time Misinformation
How India's Fact-Checking Collective Fought Poll-Time Misinformation
Nearly 50-plus organisations, comprising prominent fact-checkers and established newsrooms, big and small, from across the country, joined hands to be part of the collective.
Fact-Check: Fake Exit Poll Graphic From TNM Predicting NDA Win in AP Goes Viral!
Fact-Check: Fake Exit Poll Graphic From TNM Predicting NDA Win in AP Goes Viral!
Fact-Check: A fake graphic is being shared to claim NDA's lead in Andhra Pradesh. The graphic had The News Minute's logo on it. The news organisation clarified that the claim was false.
Fact-check: Is Rahul Gandhi planning a vacation to Thailand after 4 June results?
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Fact-check: Is Rahul Gandhi planning a vacation to Thailand after 4 June results?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at a rally last week that Rahul Gandhi would head to Bangkok after the Lok Sabha election results are announced. PM Modi made a similar claim last week. Now, a boarding pass with the Congress leader’s name has gone viral. But it’s morphed
Elections 2024: How Wikimedia is combating misinformation using AI, human intervention
Elections 2024: How Wikimedia is combating misinformation using AI, human intervention
From bots and extensions to assisted editing programs and web applications, the Wikimedia Foundation has deployed a plethora of tools for patrolling Wikipedia this election year.
Booth Management Apps Used by Different Parties Have a Common Data Source. And It Is Not the EC
Booth Management Apps Used by Different Parties Have a Common Data Source. And It Is Not the EC
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
The Mystery Behind Voter Slips With Party Symbols: Data Brokers and Booth Management Apps
The Mystery Behind Voter Slips With Party Symbols: Data Brokers and Booth Management Apps
The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
Photo of Aaj Tak’s Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Coverage Viral With Misleading Claims
Photo of Aaj Tak’s Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Coverage Viral With Misleading Claims
Fact-Check: A screenshot showing Aaj Tak's coverage of Tamil Nadu's exit polls, has gone viral on social media, claiming that that the channel has misrepresented figures for the Congress, by giving it more seats than it contested from.
2024 Elections Report: Fake Polls, Cheap Voice Clones, Communal Claims Go Viral
2024 Elections Report: Fake Polls, Cheap Voice Clones, Communal Claims Go Viral
BOOM debunked 258 election-related fact-checks between March and May this year, ranging from AI-generated fake news to old and unrelated videos, as well as communal claims
Altered Image of BJP MLA With Placard Saying 'Go Back Modi' Resurfaces
Altered Image of BJP MLA With Placard Saying 'Go Back Modi' Resurfaces
Fact-check | Old Image of BJP MLA With Placard Saying 'Go Back Modi' Is Edited. The original text on the placard read 'India creates history 100 crore vaccination. Thank you Modi Ji.'
Hyderabad Techie Turns Into Politician To Test His AI WhatsApp Chatbot
Hyderabad Techie Turns Into Politician To Test His AI WhatsApp Chatbot
Siddharth Chakravarthy, an independent candidate in the Telangana Assembly elections, developed his own AI tool, 'Vako.AI,' for campaigning, which is now being used by Lok Sabha candidates.
Meta, OpenAI Combat Manipulated Content Targeting Indian Elections, Sikh Groups
Meta, OpenAI Combat Manipulated Content Targeting Indian Elections, Sikh Groups
While Meta removed 'Chinese-origin' pages targeting Sikh community, OpenAI disrupted 'covert influence campaign' by Israeli firm using its AI tools for 'anti-BJP content'.
Deepfakes set to deceive voters in India ahead of national elections, ET Government
Deepfakes set to deceive voters in India ahead of national elections, ET Government
While experts say social media platforms, governments are not doing enough to curb deepfakes, Meta and Google claim they have policies in place to check the menace.
AI-powered disinformation emerges major risk for nations including India in election year 2024, ET Government
AI-powered disinformation emerges major risk for nations including India in election year 2024, ET Government
AI-powered Disinformation: 2024 has been labelled a "make-or-break" year for democracy, with crucial votes due in more than 60 countries, including India, South Africa, Pakistan, Britain, Indonesia and the United States, as well as the European Union.
Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Election Commission in Plea Seeking Guidelines on Tech-Enabled Voter Manipulation: Report
Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Election Commission in Plea Seeking Guidelines on Tech-Enabled Voter Manipulation: Report
The PIL before the Karnataka HC was filed by four politicians who were defeated during their assembly election runs last year.
Epidemic of fake news takes over social media as elections nearing; Karnataka takes action."
Epidemic of fake news takes over social media as elections nearing; Karnataka takes action."
Lok Sabha elections nearing; surge in political fake news on social media. Karnataka takes steps against misinformation, but challenges persist. Prominent parti
Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery - The Economic Times
Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery - The Economic Times
The upcoming event at the Munich Security Conference in Germany comes as more than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024.
Want to work with allies like India to combat disinformation, says US - The Economic Times
Want to work with allies like India to combat disinformation, says US - The Economic Times
The US government collaborates with India to combat Russian and Chinese disinformation. Efforts are directed towards Russia and China, focusing on their information warfare. Iran's role in supporting terrorist groups and destabilizing the Middle East is emphasized, along with their involvement in shipping operations and increased costs.
Mandate videography, webcasting at polling stations: BJP to Election Commission | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Mandate videography, webcasting at polling stations: BJP to Election Commission | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Also set up polling stations in urban housing societies before announcing the general elections, BJP to EC | Latest News India
Byte The Ballot: Elections In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Byte The Ballot: Elections In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
“Constitutional guarantees cannot be subjected to the vicissitudes of technology.” - Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of IndiaOn 16th February 2024, 20 technology giants including Google, Microsoft,...
Lok Sabha polls: Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala warns against misusing social media - The Hindu
Lok Sabha polls: Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala warns against misusing social media - The Hindu
Lok Sabha polls: Using social media to spread false information about matters related to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will invite strong action, Kerala Chief Electoral Officer said on Wednesday
Google partners with fact-checkers and publications to combat misinformation ahead of general elections | Technology News - The Indian Express
Google partners with fact-checkers and publications to combat misinformation ahead of general elections | Technology News - The Indian Express
Google is providing tools, training for Indian publishers to detect deepfakes and misinformation before massive general elections.
India’s Election Commission fixes privacy flaws that exposed citizens’ information-seeking data | TechCrunch
India’s Election Commission fixes privacy flaws that exposed citizens’ information-seeking data | TechCrunch
India's federal election commission has fixed flaws on its Right to Information portal that exposed data related to citizens' requests.
Linking Aadhaar with voter ID: Why EC wants changes in electoral forms | Explained News - The Indian Express
Linking Aadhaar with voter ID: Why EC wants changes in electoral forms | Explained News - The Indian Express
The EC in a letter to the Law Ministry in December proposed amending the RP Act, 1950 to remove the requirement of a “sufficient cause” for not providing Aadhaar.
Who can protect India’s general elections from deepfakes and disinformation?
Who can protect India’s general elections from deepfakes and disinformation?
With an estimated 60-80 elections (depending on your sources) covering nearly 4 billion people, 2024 is the year of elections. In India, nearly a billion people are estimated to be eligible to vote. Given the ongoing global conversation about the impact of generative AI, in general, and deepfakes in particular, it is natural to think about how they will interact, and what it may mean for democracies. The simple, but unsatisfying answer to those questions is that it depends – on many factors.
India’s Modi government rushes to regulate AI ahead of national elections | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
India’s Modi government rushes to regulate AI ahead of national elections | India Election 2024 News | Al Jazeera
As all major parties deploy AI-based manipulation in campaigns, the Indian government is threatening to crack down.
How is Election Commission preparing for the new challenge of the misinformation monster? - The Economic Times
How is Election Commission preparing for the new challenge of the misinformation monster? - The Economic Times
Misinformation is not just an electoral issue in Indian elections but across the many democracies going to polls this year. Last months Indonesian elections already pointed to this malaise, while the run-up to the US elections this November is already throwing up worrying indications. This is a much more potent problem than what the Cambridge Analytica data scandal in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was.
Did you get PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat Sampark' letter on WhatsApp? People in Pakistan, UAE received it too | Mint
Did you get PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat Sampark' letter on WhatsApp? People in Pakistan, UAE received it too | Mint
A number of non-Indians from Pakistan, and Dubai have receved PM Modi's ‘Viksit Bharat Sampark’ letter on WhatsApp
Meta to operationalise Elections Centre; to curb misinformation, misuse of AI-made content – ThePrint
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta on Tuesday vowed to crack down on any misinformation and misuse of AI-generated content during general elections in India, saying it will remove them if they suppress voting, incite violence and use a network of fact-checkers to label content that is fake, altered or manipulated. Meta said it will operationalise an India-specific Elections Operations Centre, bringing together experts from across the organisation to identify potential threats and put specific mitigations in place across its apps and technologies in real-time. The social media giant said it is building tools to label AI-generated images from Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and others that users post to Facebook, Instagram and Threads, as the social media giant pledged its commitment towards election integrity efforts ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Show Full Article
Spotlight On Election Misinformation: A problem in any language, but some get more attention than others
Spotlight On Election Misinformation: A problem in any language, but some get more attention than others
The laws governing social media platforms vary by nation, and critics of tech companies say they have been faster to address concerns about misinformation in th
Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
Many Indians and even several foreigners living in the UAE received the message that says it has been sent by the government of India.
ECI issues directions to remove unauthorised political advertisements | Lok Sabha Elections News - Business Standard
ECI issues directions to remove unauthorised political advertisements | Lok Sabha Elections News - Business Standard
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar warned against the spread of misinformation during the Lok Sabha elections
MCA fights against deepfake information ahead of Lok Sabha elections through this newly launched WhatsApp Channel - Digital Transformation News | The Financial Express
MCA fights against deepfake information ahead of Lok Sabha elections through this newly launched WhatsApp Channel - Digital Transformation News | The Financial Express
The Deepfakes Analysis Unit (DAU) of the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) has partnered with Meta to launch a WhatsApp tipline aimed at detecting deepfakes.
Artificial intelligence makes a debut in Lok Sabha polls with deepfakes, voice cloning | Long Reads News - The Indian Express
Artificial intelligence makes a debut in Lok Sabha polls with deepfakes, voice cloning | Long Reads News - The Indian Express
AI could potentially be a deciding factor in the 2024 polls — like social media was in the 2014 polls
Misinformation during Indian elections: The saga from 2019 to 2024 - The Hindu
Misinformation during Indian elections: The saga from 2019 to 2024 - The Hindu
A prelude to The Hindu’s coverage of the evolving nature of misinformation in Indian elections, from the use of WhatsApp to AI-generated synthetic content.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be fought on and decided by mobile phones | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be fought on and decided by mobile phones | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Meta accounts for an overwhelming per cent of social or communication app usage in India. Combined with AI, it makes a potent weapon for Lok Sabha candidates. | Latest News India
Lok Sabha polls: How GenAI is rewriting political campaigning strategies | Tech News - Business Standard
Lok Sabha polls: How GenAI is rewriting political campaigning strategies | Tech News - Business Standard
GenAI is being widely employed by political parties and candidates for a personalised approach to voters
AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season - The Hindu
AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season - The Hindu
Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns over the possible misuse of AI and deepfake technology during Lok Sabha elections.
LS polls: EC launches 'Myth vs Reality Register' to tackle misinformation | Lok Sabha Elections News - Business Standard
LS polls: EC launches 'Myth vs Reality Register' to tackle misinformation | Lok Sabha Elections News - Business Standard
In a bid to check the spread of misinformation during the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission on Tuesday launched a "Myth vs Reality Register" that will be updated regularly to include the latest fake news busted.
Amidst Lok Sabha elections, why fake news, disinformation and fact-checking matter | Explained News - The Indian Express
Amidst Lok Sabha elections, why fake news, disinformation and fact-checking matter | Explained News - The Indian Express
International Fact-checking Day: In this election season, a range of threats abound – traditional misinformation, generative AI images and videos, and deepfakes. Here's what to know about them and how to safeguard yourself.
Mozilla Suggests Changes To WhatsApp In Order To Restrict Message Forwards and Combat Election Disinformation
Mozilla Suggests Changes To WhatsApp In Order To Restrict Message Forwards and Combat Election Disinformation
Mozilla wants WhatsApp to add an additional step nudging users to “pause and reflect” before forwarding messages on the platform.
India, grappling with election misinfo, weighs up labels and its own AI safety coalition | TechCrunch
India, grappling with election misinfo, weighs up labels and its own AI safety coalition | TechCrunch
Tech companies, who built the tools in the first place, are making trips to India to push solutions for AI safety.
AI misinformation concerns: Deepfake detection workshop to protect electoral integrity organised in Shravasti, ET Government
AI misinformation concerns: Deepfake detection workshop to protect electoral integrity organised in Shravasti, ET Government
Inclusive AI: Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical demonstrations, the participants were exposed to practical strategies and tools for detecting and combating deepfakes. The purpose of the workshop was to inform and educate the government officials of Shravasti on how to detect deepfakes.
Tech Manifestos 2024: INC Vows to Withdraw Broadcast Bill, Amend Data Protection Act, and Tackle Government Censorship
Tech Manifestos 2024: INC Vows to Withdraw Broadcast Bill, Amend Data Protection Act, and Tackle Government Censorship
Congress has vowed to repeal Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill and remove 'restrictive provisions' of the DPDP Act, amid other promises.
Digital Democracy: Social media influencers rally millions to vote for Modi, ET Government
Digital Democracy: Social media influencers rally millions to vote for Modi, ET Government
Social Media Influencers: With India's marathon general elections set to start on April 19, critics say Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has co-opted the vast youth fan bases of hugely influential social media stars -- in fields ranging from music to culture, and fashion to fitness -- to push their political message.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Video of Aamir Khan warning against rhetoric fake, says actor's spokesperson
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Video of Aamir Khan warning against rhetoric fake, says actor's spokesperson
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Aamir Khan has never endorsed any political party in his 35-year career and the viral video of the Bollywood superstar is fake and alarming, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Congress questions EC on getting social media post on electoral bonds deleted | India News
Congress questions EC on getting social media post on electoral bonds deleted | India News
India News: NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platf.
Tech Manifestos 2024: BJP Wants To Promote ONDC, Increase Digitisation Of Land Records, No Mention Of AI, Digital India Act
Tech Manifestos 2024: BJP Wants To Promote ONDC, Increase Digitisation Of Land Records, No Mention Of AI, Digital India Act
Despite BJP promoting Aadhaar as one of the fundamental components of DPI and IndiaStack, it is not even mentioned once in the manifesto.
Tech Manifestos 2024: CPI(M) Promises To Scrap Data Protection Law, Repeal IT Rules’, Fact-Check Amendment And More
Tech Manifestos 2024: CPI(M) Promises To Scrap Data Protection Law, Repeal IT Rules’, Fact-Check Amendment And More
Tech policy highlights from the election manifesto of Communist Party of India (Marxist) for Indian General Elections 2024.
Case Against Team Sharad Pawar Leader For Posting Fake News Video
Case Against Team Sharad Pawar Leader For Posting Fake News Video
A case has been registered against NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad for posting a fake video, alleging that there was a mismatch between the button pressed in the Ballot Unit and Paper Slip generated through VVPAT in Manipur's Khurai.
IT Ministry blocks Cong’s Jharkhand social media account over doctored Amit Shah video
IT Ministry blocks Cong’s Jharkhand social media account over doctored Amit Shah video
The official Twitter handle of Jharkhand Congress had tweeted the doctored clip of Shah’s campaign speech on April 28 with this text in Hindi | Latest News India
Congress files complaint with EC against BJP chief Nadda and others over alleged MCC violation
Congress files complaint with EC against BJP chief Nadda and others over alleged MCC violation
India News: BENGALURU: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Sunday sought the Election Commission to initiate action against BJP's national presiden.
Video modulated using AI': BJP Mandal president writes to CBI over Sandeshkhali ‘sting video’
Video modulated using AI': BJP Mandal president writes to CBI over Sandeshkhali ‘sting video’
India News: Gangadhar Kayl, president of BJP Mandal (booth), wrote to the CBI on Saturday, accusing the TMC of using a modified version of his face and voice in t
This Isn't Subhashini Ali Praising PM Modi & Dissing Rahul Gandhi in Viral Video
This Isn't Subhashini Ali Praising PM Modi & Dissing Rahul Gandhi in Viral Video
Fact-check | We reached out to CPI-M leader Subhashini Ali who confirmed that this viral video does not show her praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi while taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Amethi Voters Would Question Rajiv Gandhi': Cropped Priyanka Video Viral
Amethi Voters Would Question Rajiv Gandhi': Cropped Priyanka Video Viral
In the original video, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra further adds saying that voters back then were more aware and they would even question the prime minister as compared to today.
ECI directs political parties to remove AI-based fake content within 3 hours
ECI directs political parties to remove AI-based fake content within 3 hours
Deep Fakes: The parties have also been directed to “warn the person responsible in their party, reporting unlawful information and fake user accounts to respective platforms, and escalate persistent issues to the Grievance Appellate Committee under Rule 3A of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021”.
Fact Check: Old video of Bangladeshi cleric falsely linked to Lok Sabha polls shared with false claim
Fact Check: Old video of Bangladeshi cleric falsely linked to Lok Sabha polls shared with false claim
An old video from Bangladesh is circulating on social media in which a man is saying that he would convert Hindus to Islam, falsely linking it to the Congress and ongoing general elections.
Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy to FIR
Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi Police adds criminal conspiracy to FIR
Beereddy is among the prominent members of the Congress' social media team and he is accused of being among those who uploaded the doctored video on social media and also shared it with other members of the party, according to officials.
FIR against BJP leaders JP Nadda, Amit Malviya for campaign video ‘demonising Muslims’
FIR against BJP leaders JP Nadda, Amit Malviya for campaign video ‘demonising Muslims’
The Karnataka Police booked the saffron party members after a Congress complaint accused them of ‘provocating riots’ and promoting religious enmity.
Cropped Video Of Kharge Peddled As Admission Of Wealth Distribution Plan
Cropped Video Of Kharge Peddled As Admission Of Wealth Distribution Plan
BOOM found the original speech where Mallikarjun Kharge attributed the statement to PM Modi and called him out for spreading misinformation about the Congress manifesto.
Violative of Legal Framework': EC Asks X To Take Down Karnataka BJP's Video
Violative of Legal Framework': EC Asks X To Take Down Karnataka BJP's Video
The Bengaluru police on Sunday, 5 May filed a First Information Report (FIR) against BJP president JP Nadda, state chief BY Vijayendra and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya for "inciting hatred between two communities."
Video of Andhra Pradesh Minister Shared With False Claims Linked to Chhattisgarh
Video of Andhra Pradesh Minister Shared With False Claims Linked to Chhattisgarh
Fact-check: A video of a YSRCP minister from Andhra Pradesh is being shared to falsely claim that it shows a SDM of Chhattisgarh at a mosque. Vidadala Rajini, YSRCP minister from Andhra Pradesh has been misidentified in the video.
This Video Doesn’t Show Rahul Gandhi Visiting Ayodhya After Filing Nomination
This Video Doesn’t Show Rahul Gandhi Visiting Ayodhya After Filing Nomination
Fact-Check | An unrelated video is being shared to falsely claim that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Ayodhya after filing nomination for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Fake Letter About 'Financial Support' to Muslim Voters in Karnataka Goes Viral
Fake Letter About 'Financial Support' to Muslim Voters in Karnataka Goes Viral
Fact-Check: A purported letter claiming to give financial support for Muslim voters going for polling in the ongoing elections is being shared on social media platforms. However, the letter is fake.
PIL moved in Delhi HC seeking to restrict public access to deepfakes software, platforms
PIL moved in Delhi HC seeking to restrict public access to deepfakes software, platforms
Deepfakes Software: Rajat Sharma has filed the plea stating deepfake content has the potential of being extremely harmful to the safety, reputation and well-being of the public and thus requires dedicated and specialized regulation.
Karnataka BJP handle deletes another social media post after Congress calls out misinformation
Karnataka BJP handle deletes another social media post after Congress calls out misinformation
This was the second time in as many days that Karnataka BJP was forced to delete a communal social media post.
Ordinary voters flagged Modi speech to Election Commission – and came up against a broken system
Ordinary voters flagged Modi speech to Election Commission – and came up against a broken system
Two official channels to file complaints do not work. Voters troubled by hate speech and poll code violations emailed the election body, and got no response.
Assam Cong X account ‘hacked’, police plaint lodged
Assam Cong X account ‘hacked’, police plaint lodged
The official Twitter account of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) was hacked with the profile name changed to 'Tesla Event'. APCC has lodged a police complaint seeking the arrest of the culprit behind the hacking. Stay updated with the latest news on hacking incidents.
Delhi: Over 90% ‘Gen Z’ sees Fake News Spike During Polls, 45% Share Unauthenticated Info, Says Survey
Delhi: Over 90% ‘Gen Z’ sees Fake News Spike During Polls, 45% Share Unauthenticated Info, Says Survey
About 80% of over 1,200 respondents claimed they had altered their opinions based on fake news, says a ‘Truth be Told’ survey.
Islamophobic Ads Flood Meta Platforms In The Middle Of Indian Elections
Islamophobic Ads Flood Meta Platforms In The Middle Of Indian Elections
Islamophobic dog-whistles and memes were found being shared on surrogate pages that targeted BJP's opponents, congruent with the narrative shared by the party's top leaders.
Blind Spot Of cVIGIL: EC App Doesn't Allow Reporting Online Violations
Blind Spot Of cVIGIL: EC App Doesn't Allow Reporting Online Violations
Since the app is only meant for real-time reporting, it falters when it comes to pre-recorded evidence or online infractions, leaving a crucial gap in monitoring digital election conduct.
Plea In Supreme Court Seeks ECI Action Against Alleged Hate Speeches Of PM Modi, Anurag Thakur & BJP
Plea In Supreme Court Seeks ECI Action Against Alleged Hate Speeches Of PM Modi, Anurag Thakur & BJP
Read more updates on the plea filed in the Supreme Court urging the ECI to take action against alleged hate speeches made by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur, and other BJP members.
Animated Videos, Latest in BJP's Arsenal, Spread Anti-Muslim Hate and Disinformation
Animated Videos, Latest in BJP's Arsenal, Spread Anti-Muslim Hate and Disinformation
The BJP’s campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls has relied heavily on communal hate and disinformation. This has been spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has claimed in several of his speeches that Congress will redistribute the wealth, including the mangalsutras and gold owned by women, of the citizens to Muslims, whom he described as ‘ghuspetiyo‘ or infiltrators and ‘those who produce more children’ in a public meeting in Rajasthan’s Banswara on April 21. Other Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Anurag Thakur, and several BJP leaders followed suit.
X’s fact checking feature falters in India during polls, amid automation and polarisation
X’s fact checking feature falters in India during polls, amid automation and polarisation
The Community Notes feature was launched in India on April 4, and allows users to flag misleading posts by adding additional context, with users voting for whether other users’ ‘notes’ are useful or not.
The YouTube Election: Social media emerges as key player in Indian polls
The YouTube Election: Social media emerges as key player in Indian polls
Dahiya can see peoples enthusiasm reflected in the sudden surge in subscribers over the past month, along with better likes-to-views ratio and a higher number of comments on videos even when the content is critical and not celebratory.
SIT arrests two in connection with circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal
SIT arrests two in connection with circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal
BJP-JD(S) candidate Prajwal Revanna faces sexual abuse allegations as explicit videos circulate before polls, sparking a political storm in Karnataka. Controversy ensues with demands for CBI investigation.
Banning Mobile Phones Within 100-meters of the Polling Stations: Why the Election Commission Must Reassess This Rule
Banning Mobile Phones Within 100-meters of the Polling Stations: Why the Election Commission Must Reassess This Rule
Pune District Collector issued a notice banning mobile phones within 100 metres of polling stations. Here's why it needs to be reassessed.
This Video of H Vasanthakumar Campaiging For His Son is a Deepfake
This Video of H Vasanthakumar Campaiging For His Son is a Deepfake
WebQoof: Amid polls, AI technology is being used in campaigning. Congress leader from Kanyakumari Late H Vasanthkumar's deepfake was used to campaign for his son, Vijay Vasanth.
How Madhya Pradesh Emerged At The Heart Of BJP's Influencer Strategy
How Madhya Pradesh Emerged At The Heart Of BJP's Influencer Strategy
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, CAA and more — Malay Dixit and his social media army work as an extended arm of BJP’s IT Cell across Madhya Pradesh to push the narrative of the saffron party in the assembly elections and now the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024
No ‘Muslims’, ‘communal authoritarian regime’: Opp leaders Sitaram Yechury, G Devarajan censored by Doordarshan, AIR
No ‘Muslims’, ‘communal authoritarian regime’: Opp leaders Sitaram Yechury, G Devarajan censored by Doordarshan, AIR
The Opposition leaders had to drop these words from their speeches made on the public broadcaster in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
Old Video Of EVMs Found Inside A Vehicle In Varanasi Peddled As Recent
Old Video Of EVMs Found Inside A Vehicle In Varanasi Peddled As Recent
FACTCHECK: A viral video falsely claims BJP involvement in EVM fraud during the Lok Sabha elections. Fact-check reveals the video is from the 2022 UP Assembly elections, showing EVMs transported for training purposes.
X user from Goa arrested for spreading misinformation on social media manipulating Siddaramaiah’s post
X user from Goa arrested for spreading misinformation on social media manipulating Siddaramaiah’s post
The cyber crime police on Sunday arrested an X user from Goa on the charge of spreading misinformation to create enmity between two communities by manipulating a tweet of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on his social media account on April 27.
Karnataka: Man arrested for false claims about Congress manifesto, BJP alleges abuse of power
Karnataka: Man arrested for false claims about Congress manifesto, BJP alleges abuse of power
The man, who runs the X account BhikuMhatre, alleged that the Congress wanted to take away wealth from Hindus and distribute it only among Muslims.
Old Video of BJP's Anirban Ganguly Being Attacked by People Shared As Recent
Old Video of BJP's Anirban Ganguly Being Attacked by People Shared As Recent
Fact-Check: An old video of BJP's Anirban Ganguly being hurled with slippers in Jadavpur, West Bengal is being shared as recent. However, video is from 2021.
Posts Falsely Claim Pakistan Flag At Shiv Sena (UBT) Roadshow In Mumbai
Posts Falsely Claim Pakistan Flag At Shiv Sena (UBT) Roadshow In Mumbai
Fact Check: A viral claim that a Pakistan flag was waved at a UBT Shiv Sena roadshow in Mumbai is false. Get the facts on this misinformation and learn the truth behind the incident.
Video Of Chandrababu Naidu Predicting Jagan Will Be Back As CM Is Altered
Video Of Chandrababu Naidu Predicting Jagan Will Be Back As CM Is Altered
Factcheck: A doctored video falsely claims TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu supports YSRCP's Jagan Mohan Reddy's re-election. BOOM's fact check reveals the truth behind the manipulated audio.
Video of PM Modi Asking Voters To Elect Congress, Samajwadi Party Is Edited
Video of PM Modi Asking Voters To Elect Congress, Samajwadi Party Is Edited
Factcheck: BOOM debunks false claims in manipulated videos showing PM Modi endorsing Congress and Samajwadi Party. Original video urges voting for BJP.
TNM Exit Poll Graphic Predicting Landslide Victory For NDA In AP Is Fake
TNM Exit Poll Graphic Predicting Landslide Victory For NDA In AP Is Fake
Factcheck: A viral graphic claiming The News Minute predicted a landslide NDA victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections is fake. BOOM found TNM did not release such an exit poll.
Altered Video Viral As Tejashwi Yadav Playing Modi's Speech Targeting RJD
Altered Video Viral As Tejashwi Yadav Playing Modi's Speech Targeting RJD
Factcheck: A viral video falsely claims Tejashwi Yadav played PM Modi's speech accusing RJD of scams. BOOM's fact-check reveals the audio is from a different speech. Discover the truth here.
Altered Video Falsely Claims PM Modi Called 'Dark-Skinned' People Africans
Altered Video Falsely Claims PM Modi Called 'Dark-Skinned' People Africans
Fact-Check: A clipped video of PM Modi where he can be heard talking about dark-skinned people being Africans is being shared as his own words. However, he was remarking on Sam Pitroda's statement.
TDP Accused Of Profiling Voters Through 'WeApp'; Why Booth Level Apps Are Concerning
TDP Accused Of Profiling Voters Through 'WeApp'; Why Booth Level Apps Are Concerning
YSR Congress Party accuses Telugu Desam Party of using "We App" to profile voters and bribe them, lodging a complaint with the Election Commission of India. The app allegedly contains detailed voter information and is used to influence election outcomes.
Doordarshan, AIR censor Yechury’s critique of laws, air Modi’s anti-Muslim speeches
Doordarshan, AIR censor Yechury’s critique of laws, air Modi’s anti-Muslim speeches
Doordarshan and All India Radio asked Sitaram Yechury and G Devarajan to drop the phrases “communal authoritarian regime”, “Muslim”, and “draconian laws” from t
BJP's Derogatory Ads Against TMC: Calcutta HC's Rebuke is Wake-up Call for EC
BJP's Derogatory Ads Against TMC: Calcutta HC's Rebuke is Wake-up Call for EC
The Calcutta High Court has issued a stern rebuke to the Election Commission (EC) for its “gross failure” to act on complaints against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding defamatory advertisements targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Here’s All You Need To Know About YSR Congress Party’s Accusations Against TDP Regarding Voter Profiling and Bribery Via ‘WeApp’
Here’s All You Need To Know About YSR Congress Party’s Accusations Against TDP Regarding Voter Profiling and Bribery Via ‘WeApp’
The YSR Congress party has accused the Telegu Desam Party of voter profiling and bribery through the We App.
Armed With Fake News, RWAs Are 'Campaigning' For BJP on WhatsApp
Armed With Fake News, RWAs Are 'Campaigning' For BJP on WhatsApp
Lok Sabha Election 2024 | With hundreds of members, the RWA (Resident Welfare Association) and AOA (Apartment Owners Association) WhatsApp groups have emerged as a useful platform for bulk political messaging.
Old Video of Mohan Bhagwat 'Praising Congress' Falsely Linked to 2024 Elections
Old Video of Mohan Bhagwat 'Praising Congress' Falsely Linked to 2024 Elections
Fact-Check | This video of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat praising congress for their work in independence dates back to 2018 and is unrelated to the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Amit Shah’s Remarks on WB Govt Not Giving Holidays for Durga Puja are False
Amit Shah’s Remarks on WB Govt Not Giving Holidays for Durga Puja are False
Fact-Check | While speaking at a rally in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah falsely claimed that the state government does not grant holidays during the festival of Durga Puja.
Chhattisgarh BJP removes three ‘objectionable’ Instagram posts after state poll panel warning
Chhattisgarh BJP removes three ‘objectionable’ Instagram posts after state poll panel warning
One of them showed a man in a skull cap robbing a woman of her purse, and a caricature of Rahul Gandhi giving it to the man.
Fact-Check: Photo Behind Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Does Not Show Jesus Christ
Fact-Check: Photo Behind Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Does Not Show Jesus Christ
Fact-Check: After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a selfie of him and Sonia Gandhi having voted during the sixth phase of polling, it was shared to claim that he had a photo of Jesus Christ in his room, but none of Hindu Gods.This is false.
Viral Letter on BJP Appointing Prashant Kishor as Party Spokesperson Is Fake
Viral Letter on BJP Appointing Prashant Kishor as Party Spokesperson Is Fake
Fact-check | A fake letter is going viral to claim that Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda is appointing Prashant Kishor as BJP's National chief Spokesperson.
Did Modi Govt Not Incorporate Any PSEs Since 2014? Viral Claim Is False!
Did Modi Govt Not Incorporate Any PSEs Since 2014? Viral Claim Is False!
Fact-Check: A claim on social media, which states that no PSEs have been incorporated under the tenure of PM Modi is being widely shared on social media. It also states that since 2014, the government has privatised 23 PSEs in the last ten years.
Prega News Advert Falsely Shared As Congress' 'Mahalaxmi Scheme' Promo Video
Prega News Advert Falsely Shared As Congress' 'Mahalaxmi Scheme' Promo Video
Fact-Check | A video showing an advertisement is being shared to claim that it shows Congress's Mahalaxmi Scheme promotional video. However, the claim is false. It shows Prega News's Women's Day ad from 2022.
Old Video of Delhi Minister Atishi ‘Cancelling’ Power Subsidy Viral as Recent
Old Video of Delhi Minister Atishi ‘Cancelling’ Power Subsidy Viral as Recent
A video of Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi's Power Minister, Atishi Marlena, announcing the 'termination' of the free electricity subsidy scheme in New Delhi is going viral on social media. However, it dates back to April 2023 and is not recent.
Fact-Check: No, PM Modi Didn't Claim One of the 'Panj Pyare' Was His Uncle
Fact-Check: No, PM Modi Didn't Claim One of the 'Panj Pyare' Was His Uncle
Fact-Check | In the speech that Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered in Punjab, he stated that one of the Panj Pyare was from Dwarka. He did not call him his uncle or blood relative.
SC refuses to entertain BJP plea challenging Calcutta HC order on ads against TMC
SC refuses to entertain BJP plea challenging Calcutta HC order on ads against TMC
The petition was dismissed as withdrawn as a bench of justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan said it was not inclined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order. Significantly, the bench verbally observed that prima facie the advertisements issued were "disparaging".
Video Of Rahul Gandhi Saying Congress Wants To Destroy Constitution Is Altered
Video Of Rahul Gandhi Saying Congress Wants To Destroy Constitution Is Altered
BOOM found that in the original video Rahul Gandhi states that the Congress party and I.N.D.I.A alliance are trying to save the Constitution and democracy
TMC sends contempt notice to BJP, EC on advertisement violating Calcutta high court order
TMC sends contempt notice to BJP, EC on advertisement violating Calcutta high court order
India News: KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday sent contempt notices to the BJP as well as the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the BJP publi.
Former Hyderabad Deputy Police Commissioner Admits Involvement in Illegal Surveillance of Politicians, Activists and Others
Former Hyderabad Deputy Police Commissioner Admits Involvement in Illegal Surveillance of Politicians, Activists and Others
Former Hyderabad police official has confessed to involvement in illegal surveillance under ex-Special Intelligence Bureau chief.
Why Many Young Voters Believe In Self Censorship On The Internet
Why Many Young Voters Believe In Self Censorship On The Internet
On Decode’s ‘Who Are You On The Internet?’ survey, around 78% revealed that sharing religious or political opinions on social media could affect their relationships with friends, family, or colleagues.
ABP News Lok Sabha Poll Survey Graphic Predicting Manoj Tiwari Loss Is Fake
ABP News Lok Sabha Poll Survey Graphic Predicting Manoj Tiwari Loss Is Fake
BOOM found that the viral graphic is morphed and that the original graphic predicted Manoj Tiwari was leading in the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.
How Media Outlets Amplified Fake Claims Made by Leaders During Election Speeches
How Media Outlets Amplified Fake Claims Made by Leaders During Election Speeches
While campaigning for Lok Sabha Elections, several prominent leaders made misleading and fake claims. However, media outlets published reports further amplifying the narrative. Read our story to find out how these things go unchecked in a newsroom.
Old, Fabricated Letter on Congress 'Dividing Hindus' in Karnataka Goes Viral
Old, Fabricated Letter on Congress 'Dividing Hindus' in Karnataka Goes Viral
Fact-check | Karnataka Congress has dismissed the claim on X and stated that this letter purportedly shared by MB Patel to Sonia Gandhi about dividing Hindus and uniting Muslims is fake.
PM Modi's Remark About Sunday Holiday Being 'Linked to Christians' Is Misleading
PM Modi's Remark About Sunday Holiday Being 'Linked to Christians' Is Misleading
Fact-check | PM Modi's Remark About Sunday Holiday Being Linked to Christians Is False.Sundays were declared as an off for all labourers in 1890 by the Bombay Mill Hands Association and Narayan Lokhande's efforts.
Debunking, correcting misinformation helps but it is not enough to change strong beliefs
Debunking, correcting misinformation helps but it is not enough to change strong beliefs
False information is not an online-only phenomenon in India and it is not clear if that is the only driver of some behaviour, says scholar Sumitra Badrinathan.
