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The definition is pretty clear - disinformation is false or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive people, or to secure economic or political gain and which may cause public harm.

But how exactly does it affect us in daily life?

Imagine scrolling on your phone, looking at an instagram reel - you see a piece of information about a war breaking out soon in your country (that looks very legit), and you think to yourself: “Oh my, this can’t be happening!”. You spread the word to your friends and family.

Then you check credible news channels and official governmental websites. Nothing pops up. And that’s when you realize that post you read was pure disinformation and fake news, which had a fear-mongering goal.

Here are some golden tips on how to not get caught in a spider web of fake news.

1. Verify the source credibility - “TikTok News” are NOT a credible source of information. Look at official news channels, scientific research materials and government websites.

1. Keep your emotions in check - don’t be the next provider of unverified news. Don’t spread unneeded panic in your community.


2. Check if it’s AI - deepfakes are becoming more and more dangerous due to their even more legit appearance - scan the video/photo online to see if it’s AI-generated. Moreover, look at the details - people having for ex. 6 fingers, disfigured background ect.


3. Read multiple sources - sometimes media tend to mix the truth with a lie, or exaggerate things. Analyze, compare, and in the end, gather the truthful information.

I hope this article was helpful. Stay vigilant!

More about disinformation here:

https://ec.europa.eu/stories/6-tips/

https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/misinformation-recommendations

https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/quick-guide-spotting-misinformation