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Social media used: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
Social media tactics:
-Users turned to social media for connection and support
-The CDC and WHO used social media to combat misinformation
-People were posting videos of loved ones in the hospital to raise awareness -
Social media used: Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Telegram
Social media tactics:
-Encrypted social media was used to plan the attack
-Social media posts and videos were posted to spread the "Stop the Steal" narrative
-President Trump and far-right government officials and influencers used social media to incite the attack -
Social media used: Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook
Social media tactics:
-Spreading images and videos
-People against Palestine use social media to spread misinformation
-Brands and companies have either gained or lost support due to their public stand on Gaza
-Social media is used to coordinate and showcase peaceful protests -
Social media used: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, AI, TikTok
Social media tactics:
-AI was used to make "deepfakes" to spread misinformation
-Users were making social media posts and videos in support of or against a certain candidate
-Campaigns tried to appeal to younger generations and first time voters by posting on TikTok and using trending sounds -
Social media used: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Reddit
Social media tactics:
-Graphic images and videos of the event were being shared all over social media
-Misinformation regarding who the shooter was, their political party, age, etc.
-People were coming to social media to talk about the shooting in extremes- some were celebrating and some were posting videos mourning and threatening the left