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Disinformation and Fake News Powerful Enough to Disrupt Society: Amit Shah


Published on 2024-12-24 02:42:35 - MSN
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  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that disinformation, misinformation, mal-information, and fake news possess the power to disrupt society, aided by modern technology. During the '37th Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture,

The article from MSN discusses Union Home Minister Amit Shah's concerns about the impact of disinformation and fake news on society. Speaking at the 'News18 Rising India Summit', Shah highlighted how fake news has become a potent tool capable of disrupting societal harmony and national security. He emphasized the need for responsible journalism and the role of media in verifying information before dissemination. Shah also pointed out the challenges posed by the rapid spread of misinformation through social media platforms, which can manipulate public opinion and even influence elections. He called for a collaborative effort between the government, media, and tech companies to combat this issue effectively, stressing the importance of media literacy among the public to discern between credible news and falsehoods.

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