TechComp Innovations: Journal of Computer Science and Technology
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): TechComp Innovations: Journal of Computer Science and Technology

Machine Learning Approaches for Detecting Political Disinformation in Social Media Ecosystems

Ahmad Nur Ihsan Purwanto (Universitas Ary Ginanjar)
Nur Hazwani Dzulkefly (Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Information Technology)
Umna Iftikhar (IQRA University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Political disinformation has become one of the most critical challenges in contemporary digital democracies due to the rapid expansion of social media ecosystems. This study investigates the effectiveness of machine learning approaches in detecting political disinformation across online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and political discussion forums. Using a qualitative research design with a content analysis approach, the study examines linguistic manipulation, emotional narratives, sentiment polarity, and behavioral communication patterns embedded in misleading political content. The findings indicate that deep learning models, particularly Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) architectures, demonstrate superior performance in identifying contextual and semantic inconsistencies compared to traditional machine learning algorithms. The study also reveals that algorithmic amplification, echo chambers, and coordinated bot activities significantly contribute to the rapid spread of political misinformation. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of ethical artificial intelligence governance, transparency, and digital literacy in strengthening democratic resilience and protecting information integrity within digital communication environments

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TechCompInnovations

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Subject

Automotive Engineering Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

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