The Dark Side of Social Media: Money, Influence, and Disinformation

This chapter explores the profound impact of money and foreign influence on the spread of disinformation through social media platforms, highlighting the profit-driven nature of the industry. It addresses the challenges of regulating social media, the role of AI in shaping disinformation tactics, and the dangers of deep fake technology in manipulating societal biases. The chapter also emphasizes the critical need for improved regulations, citizen-centric approaches, and the preservation of democracy in the face of increasing disinformation threats.