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WhatsApp launches India tip line to curb fake news

Last Updated : 18 April 2019, 09:36 IST
Last Updated : 18 April 2019, 09:36 IST

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WhatsApp said on Tuesday it has launched a tip line for Indians to submit rumours and uncertain information, in the latest step by the messaging service to combat false news in India during the national election.

Facebook-owned WhatsApp said in a statement it was working with an Indian startup called Proto that will help to classify messages sent by users as true, false, misleading or disputed.

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Published 02 April 2019, 06:38 IST

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