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The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the L.A. Protests

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The Controversial Economy of Social Media Influence

This chapter explores the negative impacts of social media, particularly how incentive structures favor divisive content over meaningful engagement. It raises concerns about the economic imbalance between tech giants and individual creators, questioning the true value of virality in the influencer landscape.

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