Evolution of Social Media and its Impact on Traditional Media

The evolution of social media from the early days of the internet without social platforms to the emergence of giants like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube led to a shift in influence from traditional news sources to citizen journalists and independent voices. This shift brought about a crisis within military, State Department, and intelligence services as the uncensored and mature social media ecosystem allowed these independent voices to outperform legacy news media, causing significant disruptions and challenges.