Big Tech War Activism

<p>The war in Ukraine is live. It’s not only live on CNN or Al Jazeera but it’s live on different social media platforms, for better and worse. In this context, Big Tech platforms are not neutral. Rather, along with their users, they are giving rise to a new wave of tech war activism, siding w...

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Main Authors: Sofia Ranchordas, Giovanni De Gregorio, Catalina Goanta
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Published: Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH
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Online Access:https://verfassungsblog.de/big-tech-war-activism/
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description <p>The war in Ukraine is live. It’s not only live on CNN or Al Jazeera but it’s live on different social media platforms, for better and worse. In this context, Big Tech platforms are not neutral. Rather, along with their users, they are giving rise to a new wave of tech war activism, siding with Ukraine. While many of these initiatives may be well intended, this new form of tech activism raises questions about the role of social media in times of war. </p>
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