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Semantic Detection of Fake News and Misleading Headlines

  The digital age has democratized access to information, but with it has come a new set of challenges. Misinformation and disinformation, manifested in fake news and misleading headlines, have flooded cyberspace, creating a maze of half-truths and outright falsehoods. Trawlingweb.com, with a rich history of over 15 years in the research of fake news detection, has been at the forefront of addressing this issue. Through our research and development, we've devised a semantic approach to identify misleading headlines, ensuring a more transparent and trustworthy web. The Importance and Impact of Headlines Headlines are the gateway to any news story. They act as hooks, drawing readers into the full content. However, in the race to capture attention, many outlets opt for sensationalist headlines that, while catchy, may stray from the underlying truth of the article. Types of Problematic Headlines: Clickbait: These headlines play on human curiosity, often promising shocking revelations