DisTrack: a new Tool for Semi-automatic Misinformation Tracking in Online Social Networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.00633v1
• Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 15:17:33 GMT
• Title: DisTrack: a new Tool for Semi-automatic Misinformation Tracking in Online Social Networks
• Authors: Guillermo Villar-Rodríguez, Álvaro Huertas-García, Alejandro Martín, Javier Huertas-Tato, David Camacho,
• Abstract summary: DisTrack is designed to combat the spread of misinformation through a combination of Natural Language Processing (NLP) Social Network Analysis (SNA) and graph visualization. The tool is tailored to capture and analyze the dynamic nature of misinformation spread in digital environments.
• Score: 46.38614083502535
• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Introduction: This article introduces DisTrack, a methodology and a tool developed for tracking and analyzing misinformation within Online Social Networks (OSNs). DisTrack is designed to combat the spread of misinformation through a combination of Natural Language Processing (NLP) Social Network Analysis (SNA) and graph visualization. The primary goal is to detect misinformation, track its propagation, identify its sources, and assess the influence of various actors within the network. Methods: DisTrack's architecture incorporates a variety of methodologies including keyword search, semantic similarity assessments, and graph generation techniques. These methods collectively facilitate the monitoring of misinformation, the categorization of content based on alignment with known false claims, and the visualization of dissemination cascades through detailed graphs. The tool is tailored to capture and analyze the dynamic nature of misinformation spread in digital environments. Results: The effectiveness of DisTrack is demonstrated through three case studies focused on different themes: discredit/hate speech, anti-vaccine misinformation, and false narratives about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These studies show DisTrack's capabilities in distinguishing posts that propagate falsehoods from those that counteract them, and tracing the evolution of misinformation from its inception. Conclusions: The research confirms that DisTrack is a valuable tool in the field of misinformation analysis. It effectively distinguishes between different types of misinformation and traces their development over time. By providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and combating misinformation in digital spaces, DisTrack proves to be an essential asset for researchers and practitioners working to mitigate the impact of false information in online social environments.

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