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Polarization and outrage cultures drive wedge issues further apart.
Disinformation campaigns by foreign adversaries (e.g., Russia’s IRA or China’s influence operations) exploit these systems to sow discord.
Authoritarian regimes manipulate social media to suppress dissent or target minorities, as exemplified by Facebook’s role in Myanmar and Ethiopia.
The consequences extend globally, affecting elections, public health, and societal trust. Experts highlight how tech companies' lack of accountability allows such interference to thrive unchallenged, often exacerbating conflicts and undermining democracy.