Karnataka to launch Information disorder tackling unit to counter fake news and hate speech
The Karnataka government is establishing an 'Information Disorder Tackling Unit' to combat fake news and hate speech. The unit will coordinate with social media platforms to ensure rapid responses to harmful online content.
Why it matters
This reflects growing government efforts to regulate digital content and mitigate the real-world impact of misinformation on public safety.
The Karnataka government will establish an Information Disorder Tackling Unit, jointly led by the Home Department and the IT-BT Department, to enable faster coordination with social media platforms and ensure prompt action against harmful online content, IT-BT, and e-Governance, said Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
As part of the initiative, the government will appoint dedicated points of contact between the new unit and major social media platforms and create a rapid-response communication mechanism to facilitate swift action against misinformation, fake news and hate speech.
Mr. Kharge said the move follows a recent consultation with representatives of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and leading digital and social media platforms.
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