Algorithmic Amplification and Defamation: Legal and Ethical Implications for Digital Platforms

Introduction Today, algorithms dictate what information users see on various social media and other Internet outlets. Such optimizations, aimed at increasing user interaction, cause negative externalities like disinformation is content that harms someone’s or an organization’s reputation. As this becomes the case, the following legal and ethical questions become relevant to platform accountability, negligence, and […]

Defamation in the Digital Age: Navigating Social Media, Blogs, and Legal Consequences

INTRODUCTION Defamation in the digital era refers to the act of making false statements about someone that harm their reputation, particularly in the online realm. In the digital age, defamation occurs through various platforms like social media, blogs, and online forums. Unlike traditional forms of defamation, digital defamation spreads rapidly and can reach a vast […]