WhatsApp makes a call with a juicy price

WhatsApp launched the WhatsApp Research Award appeal to combat misinformation in different contexts, when the app is used for 1.5 billion accounts spread across 180 countries.

The call asks for a study proposal that studies the impact of technology in the way we communicate, receiving who is selected 50 thousand dollars.

WhatsApp made it clear that there will be priority for projects that focus on the problems of correct information processing; the correct use of the communication platform in the situations that deserve it, as in presidential elections; in digital literacy and the detection of inappropriate behavior in encrypted communication systems.

In addition to the silver, the prize also includes participation in two workshops:

The first will be held at the end of October 2018 in California, in which the various projects will be presented to the teams selected researchers, and to promote their mutual cooperation.

The other workshop will be in April 2019 to present the results obtained from various research projects, as well as the badysis

On the other hand, all those who are interested and who want to propose their projects, will be able to see details and requirements on the official website of WhatsApp. It is time until August 12 to apply.

With the information of López Dóriga