Disinformation in the media: problems, challenges and solutions
- Authors: Direev I.D.1
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- Issue: No 1 (2025)
- Pages: 106-119
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2409-8698/article/view/379016
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.25136/2409-8698.2025.1.73205
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/QOUINW
- ID: 379016
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This author studied the issues of disinformation in the mass media. The reasons for the spread of disinformation, its impact on society and possible measures to reduce its impact are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the role of new technologies and social networks in spreading false information. In the era of globalization and the rapid development of information technology, information has gained key importance, influencing all aspects of public life. The media has become the main channel of information dissemination, shaping public opinion and influencing political processes. However, along with this, a serious problem has arisen — disinformation, the dissemination of false or distorted information for the purpose of manipulation. Disinformation in the media undermines public confidence in information sources, contributes to the polarization of opinions and leads to incorrect political decisions. With the rapid development of the Internet and social networks, fake news and manipulation are becoming more sophisticated and widespread, which raises serious concerns about the stability and security of society. The scientific novelty of the work lies in an interdisciplinary approach linking the theories of media interaction, cognitive psychology and political science. Unlike previous studies that focus on individual aspects (for example, fact-checking), this article considers disinformation as a systemic phenomenon that requires a multi-level response. The research hypothesis is that effective counteraction to disinformation is possible only with the synthesis of "hard" measures (platform regulation, AI moderation) and "soft" tools (media literacy, strengthening trust in expertise). This study sets the framework for a detailed analysis, emphasizing that disinformation is not just a technical problem, but a symptom of the deep social and political contradictions of the digital age. The article also focuses on the role of new technologies and social networks in spreading false information.
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