Beschreibung:
This book discusses some of the political, regulatory and technological issues which arise from the increased power of internet intermediaries (such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) and the impact of the spread of digital disinformation, especially in the midst of a health pandemic.
1. Introduction SECTION I: MARKET TRENDS, INTERNET INTERMEDIARIES AND THEORIES 2. Democracy, Public Sphere and Citizenship in a Network Society 3. Social Media, Populism and Regulatory Action SECTION II: THE CURRENT STATE OF ART OF DIGITAL DISINFORMATION 4. Digital Disinformation and Ways of Addressing It 5. European Policy Strategies in Combating Digital Disinformation SECTION III: COUNTRY CASES AND DIGITAL DISINFORMATION 6. Russia and Digital Disinformation 7. Ukraine and Digital Democracy 8. Conclusion