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U.S. Presidential Election & Misinformation
Social Media Strategies on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter: During the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, social media was overrun with disinformation activities, including attempts to shut down votes and untrue allegations of election fraud. Political narratives were promoted, rallies were planned, and false information was spread. The role of social media businesses in content moderation and stopping the spread of fake news was extensively discussed. -
Protests Against Police Brutality and the "Defund the Police" Movement
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: The "Defund the Police" movement gathered popularity after George Floyd's death, and social media was important in planning protests and spreading calls for justice. Social media was used to share footage of police brutality, plan protests, and advocate for reforms in American policing. Hashtags such as #DefundThePolice and #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd became popular throughout the world. -
Black Lives Matter Protests
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: Activists raised awareness, shared live videos, planned protests, and magnified voices demanding justice through social media. The #BlackLivesMatter hashtag developed as the center of attention. -
Storming of the U.S. Capitol
Social media tactics on Facebook, Twitter,and Instagram include planning rallies, spreading false information, live-streaming the event, creating calls to action, and encouraging violence through postings and groups. -
Disinformation Around the COVID-19 Vaccine
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram:Conspiracy theories and false information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination quickly spread on social media sites. In order to spread misleading information and obstruct public health initiatives, anti-vaccine organizations exploited YouTube videos, Facebook groups, and Twitter hashtags. This led to vaccine reluctance.