

Evaluating Social Media's Role in the Israel-Hamas War
Jan 7, 2024
Authors of the report 'Distortion by Design' discuss the role of social media platforms in shaping perceptions of the Israel-Hamas conflict. They explore content moderation, political expression, and the preservation of the historical record. The podcast covers monitoring the conflict on platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Telegram, along with contrasting responses from Twitter and X during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The challenges of accessing information in Gaza and the growing distrust towards TikTok are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Monitoring the Israel-Hamas Conflict on Social Media
02:13 • 12min
Twitter's Interaction with European Officials and Digital Services Act Implementation
14:19 • 3min
Contrasting Responses of Twitter and X and the Mistrust Surrounding TikTok
17:05 • 3min
Monetization and Distrust on TikTok
19:57 • 4min
Social Media Challenges in the Israel-Hamas War
24:04 • 12min
Challenges of Accessing Information in Gaza
35:36 • 10min