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Conflict Name: Racial Justice and Police Brutality Platforms Used: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Tactics: Hashtags (#BlackLivesMatter), livestreams, viral videos, coordinated protest info -
Conflict Name: Social Media and Youth Mental Health Platforms Used: Instagram, TikTok Tactics: Viral challenges, influencer culture, algorithm-driven content linked to anxiety and depression -
Conflict Name: COVID-19 Mandate Protests Platforms Used: Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter (X) Tactics: Viral videos of trucker convoys, livestreams from protest sites, crowdfunding via social platforms, and coordination through encrypted messaging apps. Social media was used to mobilize supporters, spread anti-mandate messaging, and challenge mainstream media narratives. -
Conflict Name: Algorithmic Manipulation and Privacy Platforms Used: Pinterest, Meta Tactics: AI-enhanced ad delivery raised ethical concerns over manipulation and surveillance -
Conflict Name: Software Update Failure and Digital Infrastructure Breakdown Platforms Used: X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, LinkedIn Tactics: Real-time outage reports via Downdetector, viral threads from IT professionals, emergency updates from affected services, and widespread user-generated content documenting the disruption. -
Conflict Name: Tech Influence in U.S. Politics Platforms Used: X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, TikTok Tactics: Algorithmic amplification of political content, influencer endorsements, and platform CEOs publicly aligned with political figures