ROMCIR 2025: Overview of the 5th Workshop on Reducing Online Misinformation Through Credible Information Retrieval

Udo Kruschwitz, Marinella Petrocchi, Marco Viviani

Abstract: The digital ecosystem is rife with various forms of information pollution that threaten individuals and society. Recent events, like the riots in England and Wales, allegedly incited by deliberate misinformation, highlight the pervasive impact of false news. Beyond riots, misinformation influences public opinion on politics and finance, tarnishes or enhances business reputations through deceptive reviews, and misguides individuals with unverified medical advice. Amidst this landscape, ensuring access to accurate, relevant information is imperative to maintain an unbiased perception of reality. This urgency has spurred interest in strategies to combat misinformation across diverse contexts and tasks.