Augustin Tapsoba

Augustin Tapsoba, theme leader of the ReCIPE programme at the Toulouse School of Economics, dives deep into the intricate relationship between social media and conflict. He discusses how social media can incite both protests and hate crimes, showcasing its double-edged nature. Tapsoba emphasizes the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration to understand social media's impact better. He also critiques the responsibilities of tech companies in controlling hate speech and examines how media regulation can prevent conflict while forecasting violence.