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Abstract

This chapter delves into the strategic choices and trade-offs in digital fact-checking and content moderation, exploring the challenges platforms face in balancing user engagement, informational integrity, and commercial success. It highlights the strategic emphasis on trending content, the role of algorithmic curation, and the ethical implications of fact-checking. The text also examines the psychological dimensions of fact-checking behavior and the influence of opinion leaders. It discusses the need for more inclusive and scalable models of verification, the impact of sensationalized content, and the future directions in digital fact-checking, including the role of AI and the optimization of Community Notes-style systems. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the need for policy and ethical frameworks that integrate platform regulation, technological transparency, and media education to foster a more trustworthy and equitable information environment.

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Title
Discussion
Author
Madhura Dumbre
Copyright Year
2025
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-50185-3_8
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