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COVID-19 Pandemic Misinformation
Primary Forms of Social Media: Facebook, Twitter (now X), and YouTube.
Tactics: Misinformation was spread regarding the origin, prevention, and treatment. Social Media platforms were used to create and spread conspiracy theories. These disruptions caused divisions in the society as to how best to deal with the pandemic. -
U.S. Capitol Riot
Primary Social Media Platforms: Parler, Facebook, Twitter (now X)
Tactics: Social Media platforms were used to organized an attack on the U.S. Capitol. Participants shared live updates, live streaming and justifications. Social media amplified the impact of the event and created more political disruptions. -
Russian - Ukrainian War
Primary Social Media Platforms: Telegram, TikTok, Twitter (now X)
Tactics: Ukrainian and Russian entities used social media for intelligence gathering and international outreach. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's video address on social media have been crucial in gaining global support. And Russian operatives used social media to impact the morale of the Ukrainians. -
Iranian Protests
Primary Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Telegram, Twitter (now X)
Tactics: Protestors used social media platforms to share footage of demonstrations and human rights abuses, drawing international attention despite government-imposed internet restrictions. -
Blockout 2024
Primary Social Media Platforms: TikTok and Instagram
Tactics: Encourage users to block celebrities and influencers who remained silent on the Israel-Hamas war or were thought to be indifferent to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The campaign pressured public figures to take a stand on the conflict. -
50501 Movement
Primary Social Media Platforms: Reddit, Twitter (now X), and Facebook.
Tactics: Using social media to organize 50 protests, 50 states, on one day. They used hashtag #50501 and #BuildTheResistance, shared videos and infographics and personal stories. The movement was organized to protest President Donald Trump's second administration.