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WAVES 2025 to unveil AI-powered solutions for combating misinformation in live broadcasting

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Newdelhi:4/2/25:The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced the TruthTell Hackathon challenge in collaboration with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA). The Hackathon is part of the Season 1 of Create in India Challenge (CIC) of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The challenge is a pioneering initiative aimed at developing AI-powered solutions to combat misinformation in live broadcasting.

Hacking the Hoax

In today’s fast-paced media environment, misinformation spreads rapidly, especially during live broadcasts. The challenge of detecting false information in real-time is critical for broadcasters, journalists, and viewers alike.

With a prize pool of ₹10 lakh, the hackathon calls upon developers, data scientists, and media professionals to create AI-driven tools for real-time misinformation detection and fact verification. Winning teams will receive cash prizes, mentorship opportunities, and incubation support from leading tech professionals.

To date, the Hackathon has received overwhelming interest, with over 5,600 registrations globally, including 36% participation from women

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Key Objectives:

  • Develop AI-powered tools for real-time detection and verification of information in live broadcasts.
  • Enhance trust and transparency in the media landscape.
  • Promote the ethical use of artificial intelligence in news reporting.

Hackathon Phases & Key Dates:

  • Prototype Submission Deadline: 21st February 2025
  • Final Presentations: End-March 2025
  • Winners Showcase: WAVES Summit 2025

For participation details and registration, visit: https://icea.org.in/truthtell/

Supporting partners

The Hackathon is supported by key partners, including the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI Mission, and DataLEADS; underscoring ICEA’s dedication to fostering innovation in media technology and upholding broadcasting standards.

About ICEA

The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) is the apex industry body representing the mobile and electronics sector in India, driving innovation, policy advocacy, and global collaborations to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem

About Editor in chief

Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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