Social media fragmentation raises disinformation risks
The online information environment is fragmenting just as its role in people's lives is increasing
You must be signed in to read this analysis
In this article
- Social media fragmentation
- Lines of fragmentation
- Geographical divides
- Age-based divides
- Political divides
- Key risks of fragmentation
- Difficulty in monitoring and fact-checking
- Higher risks of manipulation
- Loss of shared experience
- GenAI amplifier
- Government response
- Outlook
What is this?
This article is from the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, which analyses geopolitical, economic, social, business and industrial developments on a global and regional basis, providing clients with timely, authoritative analysis every business day of the year. Find out more about the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, or request a trial.
