Unveiling Veracity: An Integrated Semi-Supervised Algorithm for Fake News Detection

In recent years, the pervasive dissemination of misinformation and deliberately falsified content, commonly referred to as “fake news,” has become a critical challenge in the realm of information dissemination. With the exponential growth of digital media and online platforms, the ease and speed at which misleading information can be generated and spread have increased substantially. Addressing the formidable task of detecting fake news has thus become an imperative within the field of information technology. The supervised model gives promising results. However, the availability of labelled data is critical in the realm of fake news detection. Leveraging unlabeled data alongside labelled data is an effective approach, but it requires careful handling. This paper explores the application of Semi-Supervised Learning for fake news detection by integrating Label Propagation and various ML models as base classifiers. By leveraging both labelled and unlabeled data, Label Propagation with CatBoost Classifier seeks to overcome traditional limitations, offering a promising avenue for bolstering the reliability of automated systems in distinguishing between authentic and deceptive information in the vast landscape of digital content.