Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation: A State-of-the-Art Review Through a Systematized Literature Review
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) extends across virtually all sectors of society, including communication. One of the areas in which its influence is expected to be most significant is disinformation, arguably one of the greatest challenges faced by networked societies over the past decade. Through a systematized literature review with a scoping orientation, this study examines how research on artificial intelligence and disinformation has evolved over the last five years and identifies the main thematic strands structuring this field. The analysis of 62 articles reveals a predominance of qualitative approaches (53.3%) and a technocentric perspective structured around five main research lines: (1) AI as a source of disinformation, (2) AI as a tool to combat it, (3) regulatory frameworks, (4) deepfakes, and (5) algorithmic literacy. These findings highlight both the consolidation of the field and the need to advance toward more interdisciplinary and transfer-oriented research.
Source: Social Sciences
Institution: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,172
OpenAlex ID: W7154157191