Investigating the Impact of Misinformation Sources on Health Issues: Implications for Public Health

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 May 27:281:494-495. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210211.

Abstract

The aim of this work is to shortly provide the public with an overview about fake news and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Especially in our days, where there is a high speed of spreading news, the impact of fake news on public health is crucial and the development of valid and effective means of technology to support the provision of safe and trustworthy information about public health issues is vital. The role of informatics in health area is profoundly important and AI in public health, so people will be able to distinguish the genuine information from the fake one.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Fake news; Misinformation; Public Health.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Communication
  • Humans
  • Public Health*
  • Technology