Abstract
Social media has become one of the most important sources of news in our lives, but the process of validating news and limiting rumors remains an open research issue. Many researchers have suggested using Blockchain to solve this problem, but it has traditionally failed due to the large volume of data and users in such environments. In this paper, we propose to modify the structure of the Blockchain while preserving its main characteristics. We achieve this by integrating customize blockchain with the Text Mining (TM) algorithm to create a modified Light Weight chain (LWC). LWC will speed up the verification process, which is carried out through proof of good history where the nodes will have the weights according to their previous posts. Moreover, the LWC will be compatible with different applications such as verifying the authenticity of news or legal religious ruling (fatwas). In this research, we have implemented a simple model to simulate the proposed LWC for the detection of fake news and preserving the characteristics and features of the traditional Blockchain. The results on experimental data reflect the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in establishing the chain.
Highlights
Light Weight chain (LWC) will speed up the verification process, which is carried out through proof of good history where the nodes will have the weights according to their previous posts
"the production of false rumors or news that might prejudice public system or security, or send or re-send them through social media or any technical means, is an information crime that carries a sentence of five years in prison and a fine of three million riyals, Noting that the sixth article of the system "fighting information crimes" Any person who commits any of the following information crimes; production that violates public order, religious values, public morals, or the sanctity of private life, shall be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years and a fine not exceeding three million riyals, or one of these two penalties, preparing it, sending it, or storing it through the information network, or one of the computers. ”[Okaz Newspaper]
We suggest a special algorithm for the consensus process that fits the nature of the news and the nature of the blockchain, by linking a historical record to the reputation of the node participating in the evaluation and the final classification of the news as either true, false or true in a certain percentage
Summary
"the production of false rumors or news that might prejudice public system or security, or send or re-send them through social media or any technical means, is an information crime that carries a sentence of five years in prison and a fine of three million riyals, Noting that the sixth article of the system "fighting information crimes" Any person who commits any of the following information crimes; production that violates public order, religious values, public morals, or the sanctity of private life, shall be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years and a fine not exceeding three million riyals, or one of these two penalties, preparing it, sending it, or storing it through the information network, or one of the computers. ”[Okaz Newspaper]. All this poses a big challenge for researchers, to find an effective solution to the problem of information validity and reliability. When digital content is shared, video or pictures of any event, how can we trust its authenticity and credibility? Considering that, the public is losing their trust in media due to the absence of reliable indication of facts. The 21st century’s beginning set the premise for today’s disruptive digital economy, wherever creating and presenting digital content has become convenient and easy. Digital content in the form of many multimedia types of blogs is being created and published at large scales today. Fake news misguides the public or just seeking more page views to get more income by dishonestly transforming a new kind of yellow press. Whereas, putting an end to these wrongdoings has become necessary
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