Ministry of I&B to fight misinformation, fake news with fact-checking chatbot

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is set to take a major technological leap in its fight against misinformation and fake news with the launch of a fact-checking chatbot.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has already put in place an institutional mechanism as part of its Fact Check Unit (FCU) to ensure swift and coordinated responses to fake news and false claims.