PD-AR at ArAIEval Shared Task: A BERT-Centric Approach to Tackle Arabic Disinformation

Pritam Deka, Ashwathy Revi

Abstract: This work explores Arabic disinformation identification, a crucial task in natural language processing, using a state-of-the-art NLP model. We highlight the performance of our system model against baseline models, including multilingual and Arabic-specific ones, and showcase the effectiveness of domain-specific pre-trained models. This work advocates for the adoption of tailored pre-trained models in NLP, emphasizing their significance in understanding diverse languages. By merging advanced NLP techniques with domain-specific pre-training, it advances Arabic disinformation identification.