Fake News Detection on Social Networks with Cloud Computing: Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

The increasing popularity of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
as well as humanity’s growing need to receive news have also led to the spread of fake news.
Advances in technology have enabled the circulation of data in the cloud so that users can access it
at the desired location and time, similar to social networks. With these developments, the need for
data storage and protection has been constantly expanding. The main aim of the study is to examine
the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing in terms of its role in detecting fake news on
social networks. In this context, IEEE Explore, Springer Link and Web of Science, some of the most
important databases in the scientific world, were systematically reviewed and 32 papers were
analyzed in detail. As a result of the systematic literature review, it has been determined that most
important advantages of cloud computing are that it is highly flexible with low hardware fees and it
offers the ability to work from anywhere at any time. The main disadvantage is the need for an
Internet connection. This study is expected to be a guide for researchers who want to conduct instant
analysis online on the detection of fake news.