AI Detects Misinformation: A Promising Bachelor's Thesis

This bachelor's thesis is tackling a critical issue: misinformation detection on decentralized social media. By comparing classical machine learning models with cutting-edge transformer-based models like BERT, this project promises to deliver valuable insights into combating the spread of false information. The exploration of influential factors adds an exciting layer of depth to the research.

• •The thesis explores misinformation detection on Mastodon, a decentralized social media platform.
• •It compares classical machine learning with transformer-based models (BERT) for accuracy.
• •The project investigates factors like post length and source credibility to improve model performance.