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George Floyd Protests
Primary Social Media Platforms: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
Tactics Used:
Viral hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter and #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
Livestreams of protests and police brutality
Fundraising and donation links shared widely -
FaceBook Misinformation
Primary Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
Whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked internal documents showing Facebook prioritized engagement over safety
Congressional hearings and media coverage
Hashtags like #FacebookPapers trending globally -
Elon Musk Takeover of Twitter
Primary Social Media Platforms: Twitter (now X)
Tactics Used:
Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter sparked mass debates
Mass layoffs at Twitter went viral
Users protested changes to verification (Twitter Blue) RIPTwitter trending -
TikTok Ban Debates in the US
Primary Social Media Platforms: TikTok, Twitter, Instagram
ikTok influencers lobbying against the ban
Viral videos discussing free speech and data privacy
Government officials using Twitter for policy updates
Debates over Chinese influence on U.S. social media -
Gaza Conflict
Primary Social Media Platforms: Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok
Live updates and eyewitness reports shared widely
Allegations of social media censorship and shadowbanning
Hashtag activism (#FreePalestine, #StandWithIsrael)