Bot TSE – How to use the app and escape Fake News in these elections

Announcement

To the elections are getting closer and closer, and at that time, a lot of fake news is spread to take the focus away from the voter. In addition, doubts may also arise about true news, but now it is much easier to clarify everything.

Fake news shared by social networks has been very common for some years now. Whatsapp, for example, is one of the most used networks to share them. Because of the ease of sending and also falling from blows. 

This year, the Superior Electoral Court implemented new features in the chatbot virtual assistant, which was launched alongside WhatsApp, to facilitate access to data and information from the electoral process. To learn more, see the article below.

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What is the difference of the chatbot in elections?

The TSE chatbot, formerly called "TSE clears doubts" was created to help combat the sharing of fake news, as they increase much more in year elections. Now this tool got an update to make it even better.

Announcement

The main innovation of the TSE bot happened last Monday, the 4th. This update will allow more user interaction with the Court. The aim is to help increase the percentage of users who sign up to receive checks on fake news.

In addition, it offers information about electoral justice services and improves navigation for users. The chatbot is very useful for those who participate in groups where a lot of fake news is shared.

That is, in addition to the virtual assistant being a fundamental ally in the fight against disinformation, it also becomes a tool for bringing the Electoral Justice and citizens closer together.

How does this chatbot work for elections?

The chatbot has a menu of 16 topics, with subjects that can greatly benefit the voter. In it you will find information to learn how to get or even regularize your title, the most important dates of this year's electoral agenda and you can even check your polling place. 

With the date of elections approaching, new subjects and functions are added to the menu. It also offers the user a service created to clarify false news involving the electoral process in our country.

When you select the topic, you can access content that has already been checked by fact-checking agencies such as Agência Lupa, Aos Fatos, Boatos.org and many others. It is also possible to send the checked contents to whoever you want.

After registering, the user chooses to receive messages about misinformation that harm the elections. That way, you won't unintentionally pass on fake news.

whatsapp application 

If you want to use the TSE bot for elections this year, but you still don't have the app, go to your app store, type the name “Whatsapp” in the search bar and download the tool for free. Whatsapp is one of the most used communication services in the world today, especially in Brazil.

It has over 5 billion downloads and a 4.2 star rating. The app was launched more than 10 years ago, in 2010, and offers a series of advantages to the user, in which you have:

  • Real-time communication;
  • Group conversations with as many participants as you choose;
  • Good quality voice and video calls to anyone;
  • Secure connection and very easy to use;
  • Private messaging anywhere in the world, and much more;

How to use the bot?

To chat with the virtual assistant, just access the whatsapp application. If you don't have the app, just download it from the Play Store or App Store platform. If you already have it, visit this link: wa.me/556196371078, and just send a message to get started.

Try the TSE bot on WhatsApp and share the information with your family and friends. If you liked this article and want to see other similar ones, visit the Applications category on the Decorama website. 

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