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How to spot AI-generated misinformation before you share it

A short field guide for anyone in a family WhatsApp group. Practical, non-technical tests to run before you forward that shocking clip.

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Every family group in India has become a distribution channel for misinformation. Here's a simple checklist to break the cycle.

Ask three questions 1. Who is the primary source? (Not "a friend sent it" — the original creator.) 2. When was it posted? A 2019 protest video re-shared today is de facto misinformation. 3. What would I lose by waiting 24 hours to share?

Reverse-search everything Google Lens on the image. YouTube search a distinctive quote. If a mainstream outlet hasn't picked it up in 24 hours, it's probably not what it claims.

Report, don't rage Report the message to WhatsApp (long-press → Report). Forward to PIB Fact Check (+91-8799711259). Then, if you want, respond in the group with the correction.

The best filter is you Don't be the person who forwards first. Be the person who waits.

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The Bharat AI Sathi team writes practical, plain-language guides on AI tools, careers and Indian government services. Scheme rules, fees and dates change often — always confirm the latest details on the official website before you act. Published 18 March 2026.

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