Mathematical and Computer Modeling of a Dynamic System for Effectively Combating Disinformation

Abstract

The work investigated a mathematical and computer model of a dynamic system for effectively combating disinformation. In the compartmental model of false information dissemination in society, there are groups of citizens: - At risk, prone to the perception of misinformation; Adepts - those who accepted false information and with Immunity - those who rejected false information from the very beginning or future adepts. A barrier level for the number of adherents will be introduced as a measure of the information security of society. As a result of a computer experiment, the possibility of an uncontrolled growth in the number of adherents was identified, threatening the safety of society as a whole.