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Black Lives Matter Protests
Platforms Used: Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
Tactics: Hashtags (#BlackLivesMatter), viral videos of police brutality, social media activism, fundraising, and protest organizing. -
GameStop Stock Surge
Platforms Used: Reddit, Twitter (X), Discord, YouTube
Tactics: Coordinated buying through the r/WallStreetBets subreddit, meme-driven stock hype, and viral discussion leading to a short squeeze. -
Russia-Ukraine War
Platforms Used: Telegram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Facebook
Tactics: Real-time war footage, misinformation/disinformation campaigns, crowdfunding for Ukraine’s military -
TikTok Bans & National Security Concerns
Platforms Used: TikTok, YouTube, Twitter (X)
Tactics: Government restrictions, public backlash, influencers lobbying against bans, misinformation about data security. -
AI-Generated Content & Deepfake Controversies
Platforms Used: Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok
Tactics: AI-generated political misinformation, fake celebrity videos, debates about ethics in media.