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Misinformation vs. Disinformation
Misinformation
/ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/Examples:
The website was notorious for spreading misinformation.Despite corrections, the misinformation persisted.Misinformation can have serious societal impacts.
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Disinformation
/ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/Examples:
Governments sometimes spread disinformation during conflicts.Social media platforms combat disinformation actively.Disinformation campaigns aim to mislead the public opinion.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Misinformation is generally shared without the intent to deceive, while disinformation is deliberately misleading.
- Think of dis in disinformation as in dishonest, implying false intent.
- Misinformation can be incorrect facts shared by accident or ignorance.
- Disinformation is frequently part of a strategic effort, like propaganda.
- Misinformation might come from misunderstanding, whereas disinformation is often premeditated.
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