BBC launches Disinformation Unit in India

BBC News has launched a new ‘Disinformation Unit’ in India to uncover, analyse and report on the spread of fake news. A team of dedicated journalists will focus on highlighting false information, debunking viral social media content and investigate how and why it spreads. The team will provide audiences with useful tips and information on how to spot ‘fake news’ and prevent it from spreading further. Audiences will also be able to report on any fake news they think should be investigated by messaging the BBC’s Disinformation Unit. This newly…

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