Romanian Journal of Information Technology and Automatic Control / Vol. 35, No. 4, 2025

An AI-based OSINT framework for fake news detection and economic impact assessment in cyber diplomacy

Adrian-Victor VEVERA, Ioana-Cristina VASILOIU, Marian STOICA

Abstract:

The article outlines how the cyber diplomacy is becoming increasingly pertinent in light of the digital platforms' growing role in the political discourse, particularly in the aftermath of fake news becoming a significant challenge. It highlights that while the majority of the research studies target the identification of fake news using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML), very few consider the economic implications. The paper proposes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) system that includes an automated content collection, a fake news identification engine, and an economic value model. The system would calculate the economic potential created by the disinformation operations. A web application prototype demonstrates the feasibility with promising results in detection ability and economic value. The solution provided can help governments and organisations by providing the information that bridges the detection capabilities of technology with the economic valuation.

Keywords:
Cyber Diplomacy, Fake News Detection, OSINT, Natural Language Processing, Economic Impact.

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CITE THIS PAPER AS:
Adrian-Victor VEVERA, Ioana-Cristina VASILOIU, Marian STOICA, "An AI-based OSINT framework for fake news detection and economic impact assessment in cyber diplomacy", Romanian Journal of Information Technology and Automatic Control, ISSN 1220-1758, vol. 35(4), pp. 63-77, 2025. https://doi.org/10.33436/v35i4y202505