Digital Truth in The Age of Algorithms: An Analytical Study of Misinformation, Disinformation, And Information Integrity

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Dr. Darshana S. Rohit, Mr. Sudeep Vaghela, Dr. Deep Vaghela

Misinformation, Disinformation, Digital Literacy, Platform Governance, Algorithmic Amplification, Information Integrity, Online Trust.

Introduction: The rapid proliferation of digital platforms has transformed the creation, dissemination, and consumption of information. Alongside the benefits of instant connectivity, the spread of misinformation and disinformation undermines public trust and social unity. Factors such as algorithmic amplification, inconsistent platform governance, and limited digital literacy exacerbate these challenges, highlighting the urgent need for research-driven strategies to safeguard online information integrity. Objectives: The primary aim of this paper is to analytically examine the impact of misinformation and disinformation on online information integrity, explore the mitigating role of digital literacy and platform governance, assess the influence of algorithmic amplification, and synthesize the interactions among these variables to provide evidence-based insights for sustaining trustworthy digital ecosystems. Research Methodology: This study employs secondary qualitative data, including peer-reviewed journal articles, policy reports, and institutional publications. A descriptive–analytical research design is used to explore the relationships among misinformation, disinformation, digital literacy, platform governance, algorithmic amplification, and information integrity. Thematic qualitative analysis was conducted to extract key insights and test the study hypotheses. Findings: The study found that misinformation spreads rapidly due to cognitive biases and unverified sharing, while disinformation is strategically crafted to manipulate public perception. Digital literacy significantly enhances users’ evaluative capacity, and effective platform governance moderates the spread of false information. Algorithmic amplification prioritizes engagement over accuracy, accelerating the dissemination of misleading content. Overall, information integrity emerges as a systemic outcome of interactions among all study variables. Implications: The study highlights the need for multi-stakeholder interventions, including digital literacy education, transparent and accountable platform governance, ethical algorithmic design, and robust fact-checking mechanisms. Policymakers, platforms, educators, and researchers can leverage these findings to enhance trust, improve user awareness, and maintain the integrity of digital information ecosystems. Core Contribution: This paper provides an integrated analytical framework synthesizing the effects of misinformation, disinformation, digital literacy, platform governance, and algorithmic amplification. It offers actionable insights for developing strategies to reinforce trustworthy digital ecosystems. Conclusion: Ensuring online information integrity requires a holistic approach addressing both technological and human factors. Combating misinformation and disinformation effectively depends on enhancing digital literacy, strengthening governance frameworks, and ethically managing algorithmic content dissemination.

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Dr. Darshana S. Rohit, Mr. Sudeep Vaghela, & Dr. Deep Vaghela (January-2026). Digital Truth in The Age of Algorithms: An Analytical Study of Misinformation, Disinformation, And Information Integrity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 11(1), 238-257. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDG001030.pdf

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