Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-17
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
A) They are exactly the same
B) Misinformation is unintentionally false; disinformation is deliberately false
C) Disinformation is unintentionally false
D) Misinformation is worse than disinformation
Explanation
Misinformation is false information shared without intent to deceive (honest mistakes). Disinformation is false information deliberately created and spread to deceive.