Title

A short guide to the history of ’fake news’ and disinformation

Summary

This report examines the evolution of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda, tracing their roots from ancient times to the present digital age. It highlights how technological advancements, such as the printing press, radio, television, and especially the internet and social media, have propagated the spread of false information. The report emphasizes current challenges posed by computational propaganda, state-sponsored networks, and the creation of synthetic media, enabling an environment where trust in news is polarized, and misinformation can easily overshadow legitimate information.

 

َAuthor

Posetti, J., & Matthews, A.

Year

2018

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Combatting Strategies

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Posetti, J., & Matthews, A. (2018). A short guide to the history of ’fake news’ and disinformation. International Center for Journalists, 7.