Evaluating Information

Misinformation is false or misleading information that is unintentionally spread. It can be the result of a misunderstanding, a mistake, or a lack of knowledge. Misinformation is often spread through social media or other platforms, where it can quickly reach a large audience. 

Disinformation is false or misleading information that is intentionally spread in order to deceive or manipulate people. It is often spread by governments or other organizations as a way to advance their own interests or to discredit their opponents. Disinformation can take many forms, including fake news, propaganda, and conspiracy theories. 

From: “Difference: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation - Fact Protocol.” Fact Protocol, 8 Jan. 2023, fact.technology/learn/difference-misinformation-disinformation-and-malinformation/. Accessed 31 May 2023.