Disruption Timeline

  • Hong Kong Protests

    Hong Kong Protests
    Protests in Hong Kong started through apps like Telegram and LIHKG. Rallies were organized online and videos were livestreams to raise awareness.
  • Capitol Riot

    Capitol Riot
    Conspiracy about the election was being shared on Facebook, Twitter and Parler. This led to groups organizing and storming the capitol building.
  • Farmers' protest in India

    Farmers' protest in India
    Farmers used the hashtag #FarmersProtest on Twitter, and WhatsApp groups helped coordinate protests.
  • Russia-Ukraine War Disinformation

    Russia-Ukraine War Disinformation
    Both Ukraine and Russia used social media for propaganda. TikTok was showing war footage, while Telegram was a platform for both Russian and Ukrainian military updates. Disinformation spread rapidly on Twitter.
  • Israel-Gaza Conflict Social Media Impact

    Israel-Gaza Conflict Social Media Impact
    Misinformation and deepfake videos spread with both sides using social media to control the narrative. Instagram and TikTok were flooded with viral content pushing different perspectives.