[Podcast] They’re Hacking Our Minds and Calling It Freedom: The Silent War on American Democracy
American democracy is under attack not by traditional warfare, but by the manipulation of public opinion through technology. Social media platforms, driven by engagement and profit, utilize personal data, algorithms, and psychological insights to spread disinformation and erode trust in institutions.
Foreign interference amplifies these issues, while weak regulation and political exploitation exacerbate the threat. Looking ahead, AI-generated content like deepfakes presents a new, more sophisticated frontier of propaganda, and urgent action from citizens, lawmakers, and tech companies is…
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