Summary
According to Koo, as a transparent and credible platform, Koo App is committed to free and fair elections and follows the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Domestic micro-blogging platform Ku App has made major preparations for the elections to be held in five states. Ku has introduced several features to prevent fake news on its platform during elections. According to a statement from the company, before and during the 2022 assembly elections in five states, the number of active users on the Ku app and the number of Ku has seen a significant increase. All party leaders and political parties are taking the help of Ku to reach their voters.
Often, during polling and counting, there is an increase in the number of misinformation and fake news on social media generally about candidates and political parties, with dire consequences. Misinformation not only interferes with the smooth conduct of the electoral process but also seriously affects the confidence of voters in a participatory democracy.
According to Koo, as a transparent and credible platform, Koo App is committed to free and fair elections and follows the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI). To make up for this commitment, Ku has introduced a few features. Let’s know about them…
Ku App has made its Community Guidelines available in all the 10 languages on the platform. These guidelines are in accordance with the Indian context and opinion and give details of practices permitted or prohibited online with specific reference to fake news and misinformation. These guidelines sensitize users to verify the reliability of information before sharing it and also avoid calling the information ‘fake’ without sufficient evidence for the same.
2. Fact Checking
As a social media intermediary that only hosts and transmits Content shared by Users, unless required by law, Ku App does not assess the accuracy of the Information or the Content in any way does not interfere. Kuo is committed to providing users with a secure, reliable and reliable interface, thus enabling users to access reputable third-party resources for fact-checking purposes. The Press Information Bureau and Google Fact Check are listed as some of the leading fact-checkers. As of 15 February 2022, over 1,450 such accounts posing as a news channel or journalist or related to news in any way have been banned for spam.
3.Voluntary Code of Conduct
To keep online conversations related to elections secure, Ku has adopted a ‘Voluntary Code of Conduct’ by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). This code is for fair and ethical use of social media during elections. By adopting this Code, by ensuring accountability as a responsible social media platform, Ku assures users of its commitment to safe and fair elections. Koo is dedicated to every letter and spirit of the Code and follows the instructions of the Election Commission of India to limit any violation of the Electoral Code. To fulfill its commitment to a voluntary code of conduct, Koo has also supported voter awareness campaigns, including VoteWallSelfie, VoteWalllove, Pledge to Vote, and these have found significant engagement on the platform.
4. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Ku has put in place a robust grievance redressal mechanism through a Resident Grievance Officer. Through this mechanism, the platform ensures prompt action for the issues raised, including cases related to fake news, within 24 hours. In addition, Koo’s content moderation action is in compliance with Indian laws and takes a nuanced approach, actively handling content that does not comply with existing guidelines, thereby promoting security and transparency on the platform. Get.
5. Ku Voter’s Guide to Creating Voter Awareness
In January 2022, for the first time, the platform released the Ku Voters Guide to empower voters with an understanding of their rights and responsibilities and to increase public confidence in elections. This guide focuses on the fundamental rights of the Indian voter enshrined in the Constitution of India and analyzes the responsibilities that voters need to consider before and after casting their vote. This reflects the efforts of Ku App as a transparent, fair and credible social media intermediary to increase voter awareness and build more confidence in the electoral process. Being a multilingual platform, this guide is available in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and English to benefit the voters of all the electoral states.
Expansion
Domestic micro-blogging platform Ku App has made major preparations for the elections to be held in five states. Ku has introduced several features to prevent fake news on its platform during elections. According to a statement from the company, before and during the 2022 assembly elections in five states, the number of active users on the Ku app and the number of Ku has seen a significant increase. All party leaders and political parties are taking the help of Ku to reach their voters.
Often, during polling and counting, there is an increase in the number of misinformation and fake news on social media generally about candidates and political parties, with dire consequences. Misinformation not only interferes with the smooth conduct of the electoral process but also seriously affects the confidence of voters in a participatory democracy.
According to Koo, as a transparent and credible platform, Koo App is committed to free and fair elections and follows the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI). To make up for this commitment, Ku has introduced a few features. Let’s know about them…
Ku App has made its Community Guidelines available in all the 10 languages on the platform. These guidelines are in accordance with the Indian context and opinion and give details of practices permitted or prohibited online with specific reference to fake news and misinformation. These guidelines sensitize users to verify the reliability of information before sharing it and also avoid calling the information ‘fake’ without sufficient evidence for the same.
2. Fact Checking
As a social media intermediary that only hosts and transmits Content shared by Users, unless required by law, Ku App does not assess the accuracy of the Information or the Content in any way does not interfere. Kuo is committed to providing users with a secure, reliable and reliable interface, thus enabling users to access reputable third-party resources for fact-checking purposes. The Press Information Bureau and Google Fact Check are listed as some of the leading fact-checkers. As of 15 February 2022, over 1,450 such accounts posing as a news channel or journalist or related to news in any way have been banned for spam.
3.Voluntary Code of Conduct
To keep online conversations related to elections secure, Ku has adopted a ‘Voluntary Code of Conduct’ by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). This code is for fair and ethical use of social media during elections. By adopting this Code, by ensuring accountability as a responsible social media platform, Ku assures users of its commitment to safe and fair elections. Koo is dedicated to every letter and spirit of the Code and follows the instructions of the Election Commission of India to limit any violation of the Electoral Code. To fulfill its commitment to a voluntary code of conduct, Koo has also supported voter awareness campaigns, including VoteWallSelfie, VoteWalllove, Pledge to Vote, and these have found significant engagement on the platform.
4. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Ku has put in place a robust grievance redressal mechanism through a Resident Grievance Officer. Through this mechanism, the platform ensures prompt action for the issues raised, including cases related to fake news, within 24 hours. In addition, Koo’s content moderation action is in compliance with Indian laws and takes a nuanced approach, actively handling content that does not comply with existing guidelines, thereby promoting security and transparency on the platform. Get.
5. Ku Voter’s Guide to Creating Voter Awareness
In January 2022, for the first time, the platform released the Ku Voters Guide to empower voters with an understanding of their rights and responsibilities and to increase public confidence in elections. This guide focuses on the fundamental rights of the Indian voter enshrined in the Constitution of India and analyzes the responsibilities that voters need to consider before and after casting their vote. This reflects the efforts of Ku App as a transparent, fair and credible social media intermediary to increase voter awareness and build more confidence in the electoral process. Being a multilingual platform, this guide is available in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and English to benefit the voters of all the electoral states.