INFORMATION VALIDATION AND DETECTION TOOL IN NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL NEWS LANDSCAPE

Abstract

As technology continues to evolve, ensuring the certainty of information in news is paramount for a well-informed and democratic society. The interconnectedness facilitated by digital channels has escalated the risk of misinformation, with inaccurate news threatening to mislead the public and erode trust in news sources. Therefore, information validation processes essential to uphold accuracy, reliability, and journalistic standards, safeguarding against intentional misinformation and malicious manipulation. Through this application, it could help people fight misinformation and be more informed about certain information that they come across online. With this, the user will be able to consider and give better judgement about certain news which will lead to a more informed and careful society. This will not only enhance individual awareness, but will also contribute to maintaining the information integrity within society.