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Background
Overview
This concept is critical for understanding contemporary electoral processes, the challenges of regulating digital spaces, the spread of misinformation, and the evolving relationship between technology, democracy, and society.
Social media platforms have emerged as powerful tools in modern politics, fundamentally altering how political discourse is shaped, public opinion is influenced, and electoral outcomes are determined. While offering avenues for direct communication and mobilization, they also present challenges related to misinformation, polarization, and the incentivization of superficial engagement.