Google subsidiary launches new anti-misinformation campaign in India

Indian government officials have called on tech companies such as Google, Meta, and Twitter to take stronger action against the spread of fake news

Google's Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India, aimed at preventing misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence, a top executive said.
 

The initiative will use "prebunking" videos designed to counter false claims before they become widespread and circulated on the company's YouTube platform and other social media sites.
 

Google's efforts to challenge the spread of misinformation mark a contrast with rival Twitter which is cutting its trust and safety teams, despite new owner Elon Musk saying it will not become a "free-for-all hellscape".
 

Google recently conducted an experiment in Europe where it sought to