THE PROBLEM OF DISINFORMATION IN THE MODERN ARMENIAN MEDIA SPACE

The relevance of the problem of disinformation in the 21st century is due to the fact that false news is a problem or an obstacle for modern mass media, which is why very often correct news is also perceived as false. In order not to succumb to fake news, it is important to avoid it as much as possible, check the information received and identify fakes and, of course, fight them: The main agenda of the Armenian civil society in the fight against disinformation should include empowering independent media, achieving transparency regarding media ownership and financing, promoting media self-regulation mechanisms, fact-checking initiatives and media literacy training. Their main distributors are those structures that communicate with the public not to transmit information, but to promote their own opinions, spreading the attitude through manipulation. Fake news comes from a variety of sources, including local politicians, foreign influence campaigns, and independent online platforms. One effective way to fight disinformation is media literacy training, which will increase the public's ability to critically evaluate news sources and recognize misinformation, and strengthening journalism standards that will encourage the media to adhere to higher standards of accuracy and accountability. It is also necessary to promote cooperation between the government, media and civil society to create a united front to fight the spread of misinformation.