misinformation; false information; incorrect information
Refers to information that is factually wrong, regardless of intent. Often used in contexts of news, social media, or official statements.
SNSで誤情報が拡散された。
Misinformation was spread on social media.
その記事には誤情報が含まれている。
That article contains false information.
Compound of 誤 (go, 'mistake') + 情報 (jōhō, 'information'). A straightforward Sino-Japanese word.