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Fake News, Misinformation & Disinformation

Misinformation v. Disinformation

Misinformation

Incorrect information is shared without intending to confuse, harm, or mislead others.
  • false statistics
  • incorrect photo captions
  • misquotes
  • sharing of social media without verification

Disinformation

False information that is shared to deceive, confuse, or manipulate others, often for political or financial reasons
  • propaganda that pushes a particular narrative
  • deep fakes (manipulated video)
  • conspiracy theories
  • rumors

 

News stories on both misinformation and disinformation

How disinformation around Jan. 6 riot has downplayed violence, divided Americans

Image: Links to PBS Newshour video on disinformation since Jan 6 riot

 

“How Disinformation around Jan. 6 Riot Has Downplayed Violence, Divided Americans.” PBS NewsHour, 5 Jan. 2022, www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-disinformation-around-jan-6-riot-has-downplayed-violence-divided-americans.

 

“Danah Boyd on the Spread of Conspiracies and Hate Online | Amanpour and Company.” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBM6vb2i4&t=763s.