The first-of-a-kind, groundbreaking tool verifies the validity of information with just keywords -
New Delhi, India, 10th Dec– Vishvas.News, Jagran New Media’s fact-checking wing and one of India's leading fact-checking organisations, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, is proud to announce the launch of the Message Check Tool. This cutting-edge initiative, based on an IFCN grant, has simplified fact-checking for the general public and aims to assist the fight against misinformation by leveraging advanced AI and machine learning technologies.
On November 12, 2024, to launch the Message Check tool our newsroom had the privilege of hosting Angie Drobnic Holan, Director of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). During her visit, Ms Holan officially launched the Message Check Tool, praising its AI-powered capabilities as a vital addition to the fact-checking ecosystem beneficial for Indians.
Message Check features a user-friendly dashboard for checking the accuracy of posts and claims, instantly by entering related keywords online in real-time. It also provides fact checks based on current trends and seasonal patterns, using AI-enabled models to predict and counter misinformation effectively.
Excited about the launch, Rajesh Upadhyay, Editor-in-Chief of Jagran New Media, said “ We are thrilled to launch the Message Check in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur, marking a significant leap forward in our ongoing battle against misinformation. At Vishvas News, our commitment to fight misinformation and disinformation is as strong as ever and the Message Check will empower fact-checkers and the public alike by providing real-time insights and predictive analysis, ensuring transparency and trust in the information landscape. We’re more than ready to serve society by promoting factual accuracy and building upon the pillars of credible & verified information, and uphold journalistic integrity to empower individuals with the tools they need to navigate the digital world responsibly."
Congratulating us on the launch, Angie Drobnic Holan, Director of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), stated, 'I believe such innovative initiatives like Message Check are the next generation of fact-checking, where all fact-checks are compiled into a comprehensive database with metadata, enabling users to access credible information firsthand. I think that such innovations will play a pivotal role in enhancing AI and making AI tools more accurate and trustworthy.'
The partnership between Vishvas News and IIT Kharagpur, aims to enhance the credibility of online information and empower users with the tools to make informed decisions. The technical expertise behind Message Check is provided by a team of researchers from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. The final testing phase involved rigorous testing from both parties.
Access the Message Check tool here and debunk any misinformation in minutes - https://factcheckerbtp.vishvasnews.com/
About Vishvasnews.com:
Vishvas.News is India’s leading fact-checking and verification portal, with a dedicated editorial team to identify, verify, and authenticate news. It is available in 12 languages, including Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu, Assamese, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Bengali, and Gujarati. Vishvas News has a dedicated team of certified and trained fact-checkers who make sure that any viral claim or potential misinformation is cross-checked and debunked without any fear or favour, following the organisation’s editorial policy and IFCN’s Code of Principles. It provides stories that come from genres including politics, sports, health, sanitation, law and justice, education, environment, employment, innovation, science, etc.
About Jagran New Media:
Jagran New Media has a reach of over 97.5 million users (*Comscore MMX Multi-Platform; March 2024) and has consolidated its position among the top news and information publishers in India. The company publishes multimedia content, which includes over 7,000 stories and 40 videos in a day.
JNM is committed to producing factual & credible content that empowers New India with Knowledge, Information, and voice towards an Inclusive and progressive Society. The company has dedicated websites covering news & politics which include www.jagran.com, www.naidunia.com, www.inextlive.com, www.punjabijagran.com, www.gujaratijagran.com, and english.jagran.com. A leading health website https://www.onlymyhealth.com in 3 languages, a women focus portal www.herzindagi.com in 3 languages, and a focused website for education www.jagranjosh.com. A leading fact-checking website www.vishvasnews.com in 12 languages and a gaming vertical www.jagranplay.com, an in-house production house, Rocketship Films,also contribute to the offering.
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