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How to Book COVID-19 Vaccination Slot Through MyGov Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp
MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot was introduced in March last year to help prevent misinformation around the coronavirus pandemic. The chatbot has introduced the ability to book a vaccination slot via WhatsApp. Over 41 million users across India have accessed the chat bot.
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Google News Showcase Launched in India With 30 Publishers Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
Google News Showcase has been launched in India with 30 domestic publishers, at a time when the country is trying to weed out misinformation surrounding a ferocious second COVID-19 wave.
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Global Fact-Checking WhatsApp Chat Bot for COVID-19 Gets Hindi Language Support
IFCN WhatsApp chatbot has introduced support for the Hindi language to help non-English speaking audience gain access to its COVID-19 information service.
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Google India Announces Steps to Help Combat COVID-19 Misinformation
Google on Monday announced a series of steps taken to bring reliable information related to COVID-19 pandemic in India and combat the spread of misinformation.
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Wikipedia Project SWASTHA Aims to Eradicate Fake News Around the Coronavirus Outbreak in India
Wikipedia is trying to limit fake news circulation in India by offering information related to the coronavirus and COVID-19 in Indic languages through the Project SWASTHA. But can how it help in eradicating fake news? We try to find its answer by speaking with the Project SWASTHA Founder and Director Abhishek Suryawanshi and its key member Lane Ras...
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Coronavirus: India Tells Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Other Social Media Firms to Curb Misinformation
Witnessing a huge surge in fake news and misinformation related to new coronavirus (COVID-19) on social media platforms in India, the government has issued an advisory to them, saying it is pertinent on their part to control spread of misinformation on their platforms.
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Infosys Evacuates Bengaluru Building Amid Coronavirus Scare: 10 Points
Leading IT firm Infosys temporarily shut one of its Bengaluru offices on Saturday after an employee is suspected to have been infected with the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to reports. Infosys confirmed it had evacuated the building, on a priority basis, and would sanitise the premises. Infosys has also requested its employees to not b...
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How to Book COVID-19 Vaccination Slot Through MyGov Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp
MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot was introduced in March last year to help prevent misinformation around the coronavirus pandemic. The chatbot has introduced the ability to book a vaccination slot via WhatsApp. Over 41 million users across India have accessed the chat bot.
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Google News Showcase Launched in India With 30 Publishers Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
Google News Showcase has been launched in India with 30 domestic publishers, at a time when the country is trying to weed out misinformation surrounding a ferocious second COVID-19 wave.
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Global Fact-Checking WhatsApp Chat Bot for COVID-19 Gets Hindi Language Support
IFCN WhatsApp chatbot has introduced support for the Hindi language to help non-English speaking audience gain access to its COVID-19 information service.
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Google India Announces Steps to Help Combat COVID-19 Misinformation
Google on Monday announced a series of steps taken to bring reliable information related to COVID-19 pandemic in India and combat the spread of misinformation.
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Wikipedia Project SWASTHA Aims to Eradicate Fake News Around the Coronavirus Outbreak in India
Wikipedia is trying to limit fake news circulation in India by offering information related to the coronavirus and COVID-19 in Indic languages through the Project SWASTHA. But can how it help in eradicating fake news? We try to find its answer by speaking with the Project SWASTHA Founder and Director Abhishek Suryawanshi and its key member Lane Ras...
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Coronavirus: India Tells Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Other Social Media Firms to Curb Misinformation
Witnessing a huge surge in fake news and misinformation related to new coronavirus (COVID-19) on social media platforms in India, the government has issued an advisory to them, saying it is pertinent on their part to control spread of misinformation on their platforms.
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Infosys Evacuates Bengaluru Building Amid Coronavirus Scare: 10 Points
Leading IT firm Infosys temporarily shut one of its Bengaluru offices on Saturday after an employee is suspected to have been infected with the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to reports. Infosys confirmed it had evacuated the building, on a priority basis, and would sanitise the premises. Infosys has also requested its employees to not b...
