Misinformation - Misinformation, Disinformation, and Bias ...
guides.emich.edu › misinformationJan 10, 2023 · Misinformation is defined as "incorrect or misleading information" ( Merriam-Webster ). Disinformation is defined as "false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order to influence public opinion or obscure truth" ( Merriam-Webster ). The main difference between the two is that disinformation is created and shared deliberately with the purpose to deceive, while misinformation is generally shared due to a lack of fact-checking.