An information and communicate technology firm, iShot-It App Integrated, has developed a mobile application that assists in the fight against fake news and misinformation.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday to unveil the app, JohnBull Igwe, founder of iShot-It App Integrated, said the innovation will also rewards users in the business of creating contents.
Igwe said fake news and misinformation are twin problems that have continued to cause reputational damage in the digital space.
He noted that the iShot-It App is a proven solution in the fight against fake news, adding that when it is used to capture photos and videos, it authenticates the content with geo-location coordinate, date and time.
Igwe said the App supports organic content generators as they can sell their products to media houses or get directly rewarded by the app developer through new features which are being onboarded in coming days.
“At its core, iShot-It is about ownership and trust. Every photo and video you capture through the app is embedded with precise geolocation coordinates, date, and time stamps,” he said.
“This creates a digital seal of authenticity that cannot be changed, ensuring your content, whether it’s a breaking news report or a personal blog post, carries the weight of verifiable truth.”
“With iShot-It, your audience can experience the real narrative, tied to the exact place and time it happened.”
He added that journalists, bloggers, and everyday citizens will gain unassailable evidence to strengthen their credibility while using the App.
“It also enables users to share authentic experiences and connect with others honestly, while business owners can showcase their products and services transparently, building trust with customers,” Igwe added.
Blessing Ogwo, a media executive and a partner of iShot-It App Integrated, described the innovation as a tool that bridges credibility gap in digital storytelling.
“At its heart, iShot-It App is about ownership and trust. The app empowers users, journalists, bloggers and everyday citizens go authenticate their stories with unassailable evidence,” Ogwo said.
The App, which is said to have features such as likes, comments, shares, direct messaging and others allows users to interact with their data secured.
