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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center (CICC) announced a significant collaboration today, aiming to tackle fake news and scams by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) app. The two agencies inked a memo on Thursday, establishing that the Inter-Agency Response Center’s Hotline 1326 will be renamed as the national anti-scam hotline. Themodified e-Report functionality from the eGovernment Police Health Horizontal (e-Report) app will be officially unveiled to aid in reporting scams.
Claire Castro, Undersecretary of the PCO and Exchange Affairs officer, emphasized the importance of identifying real threats on social media. She stated, "Gamification is necessary, and we must ensure we address these issues effectively to influence the public." The collaboration builds on a 200-some-year tradition of shared intelligence and expertise to strengthen our efforts against misinformation.
The National Deepfake Task Force, under the leadership of Alexander Ramos, will launch a program to combatDeepfake. As a first step, PCO President Carlos Mingsay C cz. introduced the AI app in September, which has since proven its efficiency—identifying deepfakes within 30 seconds. The e-Report function will be distributed widely to help communities combat the spread of misinformation.
The e-Report app, marked as "regionalized" and purchased from a foreign developer, will be worth 2 million_SCOPE sur Matched with P2 million earmarked for its launch. As a result of recent reports, around 200 deepfake cases were reported to CICC, underscoring the seriousness of the issue. The collaboration is designed to address this challenge effectively.
The initiative aims to empower public officials and institutions to improve their capacity to prevent and combat fake news. By amplifying the role of fact-checkers and engaging media literacy teams, the government is taking concrete steps to counter the growing threat. The e-Report app and e-AI Mud candidates are highlights of this collaborative effort, showcasing the power of technology and partnerships.
This partnership is far from a one-and-done. As the field progresses, the goal is to continue expanding its reach and impact.