Misinformation is false information shared without intent to deceive, while disinformation is false information deliberately created and spread to mislead. Both involve inaccuracies, but the key distinction is intent, with disinformation involving purposeful deception.

Misinformation: False or inaccurate information shared unintentionally, often due to misunderstanding or lack of verification.

Disinformation: False information intentionally created and disseminated to mislead, manipulate, or cause harm

ChatGPT generated the following commentary to the contention: “Being wrong is half of lying.”