India's Election Commission combats fake news during Lok Sabha elections with a "Myth vs Reality" project, IT Act enforcement, and Quick Response SOP.
The Election Commission (EC) of India is employing a two-pronged strategy to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media during the Lok Sabha elections. This includes launching a "Myth vs Reality" project, using the Information Technology (IT) Act to take down unlawful content, and setting up a standard operating procedure for Quick Response against fake news. EC will also train officials in each district on how to deal with misinformation.
March 16, 2024
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