How to Report a Deepfake on WhatsApp
Here are the steps to report a deep fake on WhatsApp:
Step 1: Identify the Deepfake
If you come across a suspicious piece of media that you believe is a deepfake, you can report it.
Step 2: Access the WhatsApp Helpline
The helpline will be available as a chatbot on WhatsApp.
Step 3: Report the Deepfake
You can flag the deepfake by sending it to the WhatsApp chatbot.
Step 4: Complete the Verification Process
Once you’ve reported the deepfake, it will be forwarded to the ‘deepfake analysis unit’.
Step 6: Wait for the Outcome
If the reported content is found to be a deepfake, it will be debunked, and the messages might be deleted².
Please note that the helpline is expected to be available by March 2024.
MCA, Meta to Launch Dedicated Fact Checking Helpline on Messaging Platform WhatsApp
Nowadays where artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool, it has also given rise to new forms of misinformation. Deepfakes, manipulated audio, video, or other digital content created using advanced AI tools, have become a growing concern. To combat this, Meta and the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) are collaborating to launch a dedicated fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp.