The fourth education workshop held in Jaipur was chaired by Ravi Guria, Deputy Programme Director, Media and Communication.
In the run-up to the Rajasthan election, WhatsApp and the Digital Empowerment Foundation on Monday held a training for community leaders in city to address the challenge of misinformation.
In August, WhatsApp and the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) initiated a series of educational workshops in 10 states as part of an effort to educate users how to use the messaging platform responsibly and further, to curb the epidemic of misinformation in India following the violence that occurred earlier this year.
“WhatsApp is proud to have played a part in helping millions of people in Rajasthan to freely connect with their loved ones anywhere in the world. These trainings are a key part of our strategy to help people stay safe and limit the spread of harmful rumours this election season.” said Ben Supple, Public Policy Manager, WhatsApp.
The fourth education workshop held in Jaipur was chaired by Ravi Guria, Deputy Programme Director, Media and Communication.
Further, it enabled them to differentiate between rumours and opinions; shared subsequent steps to tackle instances of false news and tips to stay safe on WhatsApp. The curriculum further-delved into how users can contact fact checking organizations like Altnews and Boom Live to accurately verify information when they are in doubt.
Addressing over 120 attendees, the training was provided for local government administrations, law enforcement authorities, college students, NGOs and other community leaders, who are dedicated to the technological empowerment of their society, especially villages and semi-urban center.
Vineet Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Crime, Jaipur, who was also present said, “Social media has become a global platform to share ideas, perspectives and emotions. However, it has come with its own drawback. It has also become a tool to spread rumours and propaganda.”
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