Putting Misinformation Under a Microscope: Exploring Technologies to Address Predatory False Information Online. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pomputius, Ariel
• Is Part Of: Medical reference services quarterly. Volume 38:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 369
• Page End: 375
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence -- emerging technology -- libraries -- misinformation -- predatory publishers; Medicine -- Information services -- Periodicals; Reference services (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Medical libraries -- Reference services -- Periodicals; 025.527661
• DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2019.1657739
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3869

Abstract

Abstract: The dissemination of misinformation in health care and the sciences has become a growing concern over the last five years. Whether the false information is spread with malice or merely ignorance, researchers, providers, librarians, regulatory bodies, and internet platform providers have all begun taking steps to identify false information and halt its proliferation online. Some companies have begun looking at ways to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to timely and widespread identification efforts. This column will investigate what technologies are currently being considered for addressing the misinformation crisis, discuss concerns over the application of such technologies, and consider methods for libraries to become more involved with the technological side of the issue.