For both public and stealthy operations, the militarization of social media is an international trend. For military use, social media can both broadcast messages and provide extensive data for stealthier projects. Lately, it’s been militarized in both ways — to create and spread information in offense, and take and manipulate data in defense. Public militarization of social media: exemplified by numerous Middle Eastern military groups Just as companies and celebrities have adopted social media tools to expand their reach and engage users, so too have militaries in conflicted countries. The US, in contrast: a stealthier approach to government and military involvement in social media With social data acting as a … Continue reading Jennifer Markert