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Why WhatsApp's usernames feature has sparked a showdown with Indian government

July 03, 2026 10:41 am

WhatsApp says usernames are designed to improve privacy, while the government warns they could make phishing, fraud, and impersonation easier. Here's a look at the feature, the safeguards and the debate around it.

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AI content made up less than 1% of election-related misinformation in 2024, Meta says

December 04, 2024 6:07 pm

The social media giant also admitted to content moderation overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fake Ayodhya Ram Mandir pran pratishtha invites target religious zeal on WhatsApp

January 15, 2024 2:13 pm

Received an invite for a VIP pass for the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony on WhatsApp? It might be a scam.

Currently, there are 10 independent fact-checking organisations on WhatsApp in India that are certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). These organisations help users identify, review and verify information in order to check the spread of misinformation on the platform.

Assembly Elections 2022: How to get viral WhatsApp messages fact-checked

March 02, 2022 4:24 pm

Assembly Elections 2022: Here's how users can rely on these 10 independent fact-checking organisations to help review viral messages on WhatsApp.

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