Communication and fake news in relation to COVID-19: some reflections on information, disinformation and proposals for improvement

Authors

  • Francisca Ramón Fernández Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería del Diseño (ETSID), Universitat Politècnica de València, España , Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería del Diseño (ETSID), Universitat Politècnica de València, España http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0936-8229 (unauthenticated)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20318/recs.2020.5375

Keywords:

communication, fake news, COVID-19, health, information

Abstract

The fake news generated during the health crisis of COVID-19 has provided a challenge for information in the health field. The objective of this work is to reflect on the information and disinformation circulating on COVID-19, on the fake news and the consequences for the citizens, and tho indicate the current scenario of the fake news and the measures that are adopted. It is verified that the proliferation of fake news and the mechanisms to prevent its dissemination do not have specific regulations, and the behavior of the population is driven by the consumption of untruthful information. The application of artificial intelligence is suggested, through algorithms, and good practice protocols to prevent the dissemination of health fake news, and also the adoption of specific regulation on measures to fight against fake news.

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  • Francisca Ramón Fernández, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería del Diseño (ETSID), Universitat Politècnica de València, España, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería del Diseño (ETSID), Universitat Politècnica de València, España

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Published

2020-07-16

Issue

2020: Suplemento 1

Section

Perspectives

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Communication and fake news in relation to COVID-19: some reflections on information, disinformation and proposals for improvement. (2020). Revista Española De Comunicación En Salud , 253-264. https://doi.org/10.20318/recs.2020.5375