What effect does social media have on democracy? This is a large and complex question with numerous aspects to consider — from social media’s role in connecting people with information and giving them a voice in the democratic process, to concerns about ad transparency, echo chambers and foreign actors’ efforts to compromise discourse.
Around the world, social media is making it easier for people to have a voice in government — to discuss issues, organize around causes, and hold leaders accountable.
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