The vocabulary of disinformation
From AI-generated news to verification
THE WORDS disinformation and misinformation are often used interchangeably. But there is a subtle difference in their meaning. Disinformation is when false information is spread with the intent to deceive, often as part of a co-ordinated campaign. Misinformation is when false information is unintentionally spread, for instance by repeating a rumour to a friend or reposting an unsubstantiated claim on a social-media platform.
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