Coordinated spread of false information poses a threat to the press: N. Ram
1 month, 1 week ago

Coordinated spread of false information poses a threat to the press: N. Ram

The Hindu  

Deliberate and often coordinated spread of false information, frequently amplified on social media, poses a significant threat to the press, N. Ram, Director, The The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, said here on Saturday. But disinformation is deliberate, it’s motivated and scaled up on social media platforms,” he said, pointing out that the challenge lies in discerning between these two, separating genuine mistakes from calculated deception. Internal vulnerabilities Mr. Ram observed internal vulnerabilities as a main factor that has weakened the capability of media to hit back. “In my observation, this has empowered certain sections of the media, including the mainstream media.” Pointing out the examples of Hindi journalist Ravish Kumar and vlogger Dhruv Rathee, he said that digital platforms and social media have created space for more voices and today it’s impossible to totally supress everything.

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Analysing Indian Social Media Users Spreading Bangladesh-Related 'Fake News'

The Quint  

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Fake news can cause disaster: Vice-President Dhankhar
9 months ago

Fake news can cause disaster: Vice-President Dhankhar

The Hindu  

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As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: ‘The whole country is paying the price’
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Associated Press  

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‘Not much change in communication barring speed of circulation’

The Hindu  

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Media education can help tide over misinformation, bring in professionalism: N. Ram
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The Hindu  

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'Problem Of Taking Statements Out Of Context' : CJI On N Ram Being 'Trolled' Over Pegasus Case Hearing
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Live Law  

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News 18  

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Can an AI fact-checker solve India’s fake news problem?

Salon  

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Op India  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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"Press, news channels need internal news ombudsman"
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"Press, news channels need internal news ombudsman"

The Hindu  

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