CYBERJAYA, Jan 28 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the ministry has launched a fact-checking chatbot to verify fake news and information on WhatsApp. He said...
Communications Ministry launches fact-checking AI chatbot ‘AIFA’ to combat fake news on WhatsApp, says Fahmi
He said the chatbot named Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant is part of the government’s initiative to curb misinformation and promote digital literacy among Malaysians. “Many view WhatsApp as a source of news and information, even though some messages appear official but are actually fake,” he said during his speech at the launch of Chatbot Sebenarnya.my here today.
Fahmi explained that for now, the chatbot focuses on verifying text-based information, but is expected to handle images and videos in the near future.“According to data from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission , 20,000 pieces of fake news content were detected last year.
AI Chatbot Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant AIFA Communications Ministry Fahmi Fadzil Chatbot Sebenarnya.My
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