WhatsApp launches ‘tipline’ to tackle rumours ahead of elections
WhatsApp is working with India-based media skilling startup PROTO for the helpline
- Whatsapp on Tuesday launched a 'tipline' in India using which citizens can submit possible rumours and misinformation for verification, ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
- WhatsApp is working with India-based media skilling startup PROTO for the helpline.
- The response, it added, will indicate if information is classified as true, false, misleading, disputed or out of scope and include any other related information that is available.