Punjab Police and Meta Collaborate to Combat Deep Fake Misinformation in Cyberspace

Punjab Police and Meta Collaborate to Combat Deep Fake Misinformation in Cyberspace

Meta Description: Learn how Punjab Police, in partnership with Meta (Facebook), organized a workshop to train officers in identifying and tackling deep fake misinformation online, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

In response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s directive to combat online misinformation, the Cyber Crime Division of Punjab Police, in collaboration with Meta (Facebook) and the Misinformation Combat Alliance, conducted a one-day workshop on identifying ‘Deep Fake’ in cyberspace. Deep fake refers to digitally manipulated images, audio, or videos designed to appear authentic.

During the workshop, attended by over 150 police personnel from various districts, Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance provided insights into detecting, debunking, and addressing misinformation on online platforms. The training aimed to enhance Punjab Police’s capacity in utilizing publicly available tools to counter misinformation, malformation, and disinformation propagated through deep fake technology.

ADGP Cyber Crime V Neeraja emphasized the rising concern of misinformation and deep fake threats, especially for prominent individuals and public figures. She reiterated Punjab Police’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a safe cyber environment and adopt effective solutions against deep fake threats.

This training equips Punjab Police to leverage social media for disseminating accurate information and combating fake content effectively. DIG Cyber Crime Nilambari V Jagadale highlighted initiatives like the Rapid Information Communication Network (RICN) and the State Cyber Crime Cell’s social media accounts aimed at raising awareness about cyber security and preventing cyber crimes.

Through proactive measures and collaboration with tech partners like Meta, Punjab Police aims to safeguard citizens from the dangers of deep fake misinformation in cyberspace while promoting digital literacy and online safety.

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