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Ankita Deshkar
Ankita is a fact-checker, deputy copy editor. She is a certified Google News Initiative, India Training Network trainer for online verification and fact-checking. She has a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, with an MA in mass communication, both from RTM, Nagpur University. She also has a PGTD in Cyber law and Information Technology and Intellectual Property Rights. Ankita is currently pursuing her PhD in mass communication and journalism.
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According to a report published by the World Economic Forum in 2022, in the field of AI, only 22 per cent of professionals are women, and only 18 per cent of authors at leading AI conferences are women.
Fri, Mar 08, 2024
How to stay safe from Skype scams, in which scammers impersonate police officersSubscriber Only
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In several recent cases, scammers have demanded money from people by pretending to be cops and threatening a ‘digital arrest’ over a video call. Here's how you can protect yourself.
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
Like YouTube videos, work a few hours for money: How to identify Work From Home scamsSubscriber Only
January 15, 2024 19:27 IST
Ever received messages offering money for simple online tasks? Some potential scams may still have common features that can help you avoid engaging with them.
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
Facts about Fiction: 5 games that can help you think like a fact checkerSubscriber Only
December 30, 2023 11:57 IST
Some games put the users in the shoes of fake news generators and teach about the sources that one needs to trust.
Sun, Dec 31, 2023
6 best tools for reverse image search to spot fake newsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 12:49 IST
It is important to know about tools that can help curb the spread of misinformation. One of the ways to identify fake images online is reverse image search, a digital investigation technique that uses a picture as a search query.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
How to spot and avoid deepfake scams on TelegramSubscriber Only
December 16, 2023 14:04 IST
There are several channels on Telegrams where deepfakes are widely shared. We tell you how you can stay safe if you come across these AI voice dubbed videos being shared on various social media platforms.
Sat, Dec 16, 2023
How to fight misinformation and fake news during natural disastersSubscriber Only
December 09, 2023 12:37 IST
By collectively adopting responsible sharing habits, the spread of misinformation can be minimised, especially during the events of natural disasters.
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
What is metadata, and its role in fact-findingSubscriber Only
November 25, 2023 13:16 IST
Checking photo metadata is essential in fact-finding to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and context of visual information.
Sat, Nov 25, 2023
Facts About Fiction: How to spot fake online adsSubscriber Only
November 18, 2023 09:00 IST
Online fraud through advertisements is an easy way to lure over 400 million people with access to the internet and social media accounts in the country.
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
As elections approach, how to deal with audio deepfakes?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2023 14:17 IST
What are audio deepfakes? Why are they so hard to recognise? And how to spot one?
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Facts About Fiction: From hashtags to hoaxes! Using Twitter Advanced Search to verify informationSubscriber Only
November 11, 2023 10:00 IST
How to use this tool to find out whether a certain person tweeted about something during a particular time period or not.
Fri, Nov 10, 2023
‘Deepfake’ video showing Rashmika Mandanna: How to identify fake videosSubscriber Only
November 06, 2023 16:58 IST
With improvements in technology related to artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes are becoming common on the internet. These include pictures, audio or videos. Here's how such deepfakes can be spotted.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
How to combat misinformation and disinformation during electionsSubscriber Only
November 04, 2023 13:38 IST
We take a look at how misinformation and fake news spread during the run-up to an election and how it can undermine the electoral process
Mon, Nov 06, 2023
Beyond fun and games: The dangers of AI face swapping technologySubscriber Only
October 28, 2023 12:52 IST
While it enables entertainment, AI face-swapping technology can also lead to spread of misinformation and fake news.
Sat, Oct 28, 2023
Real or fake? How to verify geolocation of social media videosSubscriber Only
October 21, 2023 11:41 IST
Our commitment to verifying 'where' in every online post is not just a matter of due diligence, but this is also a significant step to make the online landscape a safer, more reliable space.
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: How to combat fake news and misinformation during warSubscriber Only
October 14, 2023 13:03 IST
"The main challenge during wartime is that many social media posts talk about matters which are classified, it is tough for fact-checkers to confirm this with public sources…"
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
AI chatbots offering health tips: The risks and challengesSubscriber Only
October 07, 2023 13:14 IST
It should also be noted that the application of AI in the healthcare sector has several legal issues involved, since there are no specific laws to deal with it in India.
Sat, Oct 07, 2023
Victim of a cybercrime? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file a complaintSubscriber Only
October 06, 2023 10:20 IST
You can file a complaint online on the National Cyber Crime Reporting portal, call the national helpline number, or visit the nearest local police station. We explain what to do, and how.
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
Beyond the pixels: How to identify fake, AI-generated imagesSubscriber Only
September 30, 2023 11:56 IST
Today images have become the universal language for conveying stories and messages. However, with the rise of deepfakes, images can be easily manipulated. Here’s how to spot a fake image.
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
‘Rapid construction, untreated sewages’: As Nagpur reels under floods, residents complain of civic apathySubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 14:38 IST
In Nagpur's Ambazari, one of the worst-affected areas, residents complain about the lack of help from civic authorities.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Detecting fakes: Identifying fraudulent video callsSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 11:17 IST
Fake video calls are not common, but with the technological advancements, they are becoming prevalent.
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Seeing is no longer believing: How to identify fake videosSubscriber Only
September 16, 2023 11:00 IST
As scamsters use artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to create manipulated videos, here are a few tips to identify such videos.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Fake news and misinformation: Sections of the law that police can invokeSubscriber Only
September 14, 2023 17:34 IST
Sections of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act are often invoked by police, when it files cases against people alleged to be spreading misinformation and fake news. Here's what some of these sections say.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Navigating the truth: Understanding the importance of geolocation toolsSubscriber Only
September 02, 2023 12:45 IST
While using maps, always pay close attention to street layouts, statues and monuments, architectural details, street signs and shopfronts.
Sun, Sep 03, 2023
AI voice cloning is on the rise: Here’s how you can protect yourselfSubscriber Only
August 26, 2023 11:54 IST
Artificial Intelligence is making it easier for scammers to clone voices, including those of friends and family. Here’s how to identify such scams.
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