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Digital Literacy as a Tool for Identifying Fake News: A Comparative Analysis Using the Example of European and Kazakh Media
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Gulmira Sultanbayeva*, Altyn Akynbekova, Ardak Belgarayeva,
Zarina Buyenbayeva, and Aitolkyn Ashimova - Year
- 2025
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- Journal of Information Policy
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- Abstract
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The importance of the study is determined by the necessity to develop effective
methods for detecting fake news to ensure societal information security, as misinformation can be used to harm at various levels, including engaging in hybrid
warfare. The aim of this work is a comparative analysis of the use of digital literacy
as a tool for detecting fake news in European and Kazakhstani media to determine the most effective mechanisms of counteraction. Programs and strategies
for using digital literacy tools to improve media literacy among the population
were analyzed. The study showed that in European countries, fact-checking and
media education tools are actively used, while in Kazakhstani mass media, this
approach is still in the early stages of development. It was also determined that
effective cooperation between government agencies, mass media, and educational institutions plays an important role in detecting fake news, and only comprehensive interaction can lead to the formation of a truly effective mechanism for
countering misinformation. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact
that the obtained results can be used to develop recommendations for increasing
the effectiveness of using digital literacy as a tool to combat misinformation.
Keywords: disinformation, media ecosystem, journalism, social networks,
communication.