Poynter Institute 's International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) launched a chatbot for WhatsApp that can be used to fact-check news.
WhatsApp Fact Checker Chatbot – The most important thing to start with:
Countless false reports about the coronavirus are circulating. In order to make it easier for WhatsApp users to check reports for facts, a chatbot has now been set up with the support of the IFCN.
Fact check on WhatsApp
The IFCN database currently contains over 4,000 pieces of information and will continue to be filled. The different topics were checked by fact checkers and stored in the database. These can be accessed using a keyword search.
WhatsApp supported the IFCN with one million dollars. The chatbot for WhatsApp was then set up. With this service, which is free for users, WhatsApp wants to further expand its measures to curb misinformation.
The chatbot is currently only available in English. A rollout for other languages is conceivable and desirable.
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Call up chatbot
You can already use the English-language chatbot by saving the number +1 (727) 2912606 in your contacts and then sending a text message “hi” via WhatsApp.

You will then receive information about what options you have.
We chose 1, the search for fact checks. The chatbot then provides short instructions on how to start a keyword search and even gives the example of “Garlic” (garlic), since garlic has often been mentioned as a “cure” against the coronavirus. So, let’s type “Garlic” and send the message.

Now you can access the fact checks and thus have information about possible false information.
Source: SmartDroid
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