At the Heart of Social Networks: Influence, Disinformation and Societal Risk

This article delves into the profound impact of social media on societal security. It exposes how these platforms, while facilitating communication, can manipulate information and amplify its spread with alarming speed and reach. It explores their role in politics, geopolitical wars, and even the potential risks associated with Deepfakes. The piece also investigates the correlation between social media and youth radicalization, while highlighting the counterbalance of using these platforms for proactive security risk monitoring.