WhatsApp issued a full-page ad in Indian newspaper on Tuesday (10/7) offering "easy tips" to recognize facts or fiction after a series of murder-induced murmuring that was shared on its platform.
Facebook's messaging service is under intense pressure to control the spread of false information in India after the killing of more than 20 people accused of kidnapping children in the past two months.
The latest mass besieged and killed five men in the state of Maharashtra accused of kidnapping children, an adverse rumor that led to similar killings in at least 11 Indian states.
WhatsApp said they felt "horrified" by the violence and promised quick action, but Indian authorities accused the social media giant of acting irresponsibly in its biggest market.
The clever advertisement in the English and Indian newspapers, entitled "together we can combat false information," explains 10 tips for users who want to distinguish the truth from rumors.
"Do not pay attention to the number of times you receive messages. Just because a message is shared many times does not mean it's true, "said one of the suggestions.
WhatsApp also advises users to review information from trusted news sources and do not spread their message if they have doubts about its authenticity.
WhatsApp will soon launch new features on its platform in India that will clearly identify whether a message is forwarded or written by that user. So reported by AFP
Facebook's messaging service is under intense pressure to control the spread of false information in India after the killing of more than 20 people accused of kidnapping children in the past two months.
The latest mass besieged and killed five men in the state of Maharashtra accused of kidnapping children, an adverse rumor that led to similar killings in at least 11 Indian states.
WhatsApp said they felt "horrified" by the violence and promised quick action, but Indian authorities accused the social media giant of acting irresponsibly in its biggest market.
The clever advertisement in the English and Indian newspapers, entitled "together we can combat false information," explains 10 tips for users who want to distinguish the truth from rumors.
"Do not pay attention to the number of times you receive messages. Just because a message is shared many times does not mean it's true, "said one of the suggestions.
WhatsApp also advises users to review information from trusted news sources and do not spread their message if they have doubts about its authenticity.
WhatsApp will soon launch new features on its platform in India that will clearly identify whether a message is forwarded or written by that user. So reported by AFP
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