Synopsis
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the TruthTell Hackathon to develop AI solutions for combating misinformation in live broadcasts. With a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh, the initiative encourages diverse participation and aims to ensure trust in media.Key Takeaways
- Launch of the TruthTell Hackathon by MEITy.
- Focus on AI solutions for misinformation detection.
- Over 5,600 global participants registered.
- 36% of participants are women.
- Prize pool of Rs 10 lakh for winners.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (NationPress) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MEITy) has officially introduced the TruthTell Hackathon, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing AI-driven solutions for identifying and verifying misinformation during live broadcasts.
MEITy emphasized that this initiative is crucial for addressing the pressing challenge of misinformation, which is proliferating more rapidly than ever in real-time broadcasts.
The Ministry has challenged developers, data scientists, and media professionals to create tools that can verify content in real-time.
The TruthTell Hackathon encourages participants to build AI-enhanced tools that focus on the immediate detection of misinformation and fact-checking.
A total prize pool of Rs 10 lakh is on offer.
Winners will not only earn cash rewards but also gain invaluable mentorship and incubation opportunities from top tech experts, promoting the ethical application of artificial intelligence in journalism.
According to the Ministry, over 5,600 individuals have signed up for the initiative.
The response has been remarkable, with registrations exceeding 5,600 from around the world.
Interestingly, 36 percent of the participants are women, indicating a diverse interest in leveraging technology to enhance media integrity.
With the rapid spread of false information in today’s media landscape, this initiative aims to help viewers trust the information they receive. It also promotes the ethical use of artificial intelligence in news reporting, as stated by MEITy.
The hackathon is part of the first-ever World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 and will occur in several phases, with the Prototype Submission Deadline set for February 21.
Final presentations are scheduled for the end of March 2025, and winners will be celebrated at the WAVES Summit 2025.
This event is a segment of the Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1, backed by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI Mission, and DataLEADS.
