The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in collaboration with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), has launched the TruthTell Hackathon. The innovative competition aims at developing AI-powered solutions to combat misinformation in live broadcasting journalism.
This hackathon is part of the Create in India Challenge (CIC) – Season 1, under the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. With a prize pool of Rs10 lakh, the challenge invites developers, data scientists, and media professionals to create real-time misinformation detection and fact-checking tools.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, misinformation spreads rapidly, particularly during live broadcasts. The initiative seeks to address this issue by enhancing trust and transparency in media reporting through AI-driven verification systems.
Massive Interest & Women’s Participation
The Hackathon has already received an overwhelming response, with over 5,600 registrations from across the globe, including an impressive 36% participation from women.
Final Presentations: End-March 2025
Winners Showcase: WAVES Summit 2025
The initiative is backed by major organisations, including the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI Mission, and DataLEADS.
ICEA, the apex industry body representing India’s mobile and electronics sector, continues to drive policy advocacy, innovation, and global collaborations to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem.
