DE Minister" moves forward to create awareness of fake news. Focus on proactive suppression with AI - Cyber Vaccine targeting youth Hoping to create a culture of knowing information critically. before sharing further in the online world Coordinate defense clearance Illegal signal towers along the border
Mr. Prasert Chandraruangthong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), revealed that the Anti Fake News Center has been operating continuously for the fourth year, with the government giving importance and focus on data management. that is false through online media Especially fake news that creates panic and damage to citizens and the public at large. which is currently an online scam and including the problem of Call Center continuously changing formats Therefore, it is necessary to expedite the use of technology to prevent and suppress online fraud, and the Central Fraud Registry will be in line with the policy plan given to the Ministry of DE to implement by integrating collaboration between government agencies in all sectors. There is a network of co-inspection coordinators of more than 300 agencies since the center opened until now. Received more information from the public. 1,085,707,543 messages, with 49,725 posts of news that are subject to verification and the Anti-Fake News Center News has been published 6,
For the next phase of the Anti-Fake News Center, the following actions must be expedited:
Setting up a Task Force Command Center to proactively suppress Dealing with online crime problems financial scam and online dangers That causes many people to be deceived.
Using Data Analytics and AI technology to increase transparency, neutrality, and accurate information for the public. in checking and filtering information To be quick and up to date with events And can analyze the behavior of those who share fake news according to AFNC AI characteristics so that people can check news links through the AFNC website to see if they match/not match according to the database that has been available for 4 years. The system can show the results of verification that were sent. that How many percentages does it match with the database? For example, from the link sent, it matches with the fake news database 70%. Highlight results are displayed showing which parts of the wording match. Which part is not correct and will be called AFNC Search AI.
Creating a Cyber Vaccine for at-risk groups that are highly likely to be deceived, such as youth. Students and the elderly to accelerate awareness and knowledge so that they can help watch out, investigate, and prevent fake news or various false information for those around them, and help create a culture of receiving information critically before publishing or sending it. Continue on the internet
In addition, the Ministry has asked for cooperation from the Ministry of Defense in cleaning up Illegal signal towers along the border This is another one of the ministry's proactive actions. Because we see the urgent importance of ensuring that people are not deceived and damaged.
“This year, the Anti-Fake News Center Has focused on activities for children and youth (aged between 13 - 18 years) to participate. By organizing a contest for the production of short TikTok video clips under the topic "Know Fake News", the total prize value is over 100,000 baht and to enhance awareness in knowing and dealing with fake news in schools. Activities have been organized for students to participate. Through playing various games And there is education to know about fake news. All schools are interested in the activities organized by the Anti-Fake News Center. It also helps make children and youth ready to deal with various news that arises,” Mr. Prasert said.
For the work process of the Anti-Fake News Center Social Listening Tool technology is used to collect data. To warn against fake news in 4 news categories consisting of 1) disaster news 2) economic news Finance, banking, stocks, 3) news about health products, hazardous substances, cosmetics, and other illegal goods and services, and 4) news about government policy. Government news Social order conflicts with good morals. and stability within the country Including receiving tips on fake news from the public 24 hours a day - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency