Social Media Is the New Battleground for Economic Warfare
The article discusses the evolving landscape of information warfare, particularly through social media. It highlights how platforms like TikTok and YouTube are being used to disseminate alternative narratives that can influence public opinion and economic behavior. The author argues for a strategic approach to counter these narratives as a matter of national security.
- ▪Social media has democratized influence, allowing anyone to become an influencer.
- ▪A 2024 survey found that 51% of Americans get their information from social media, with that number rising to 78% among Gen Z.
- ▪Governments need to treat the flow of information as a critical part of national security and invest in technology to monitor digital influence.
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up next: now reading: Social Media Is the New Battleground for Economic Warfare Social Media Is the New Battleground for Economic WarfareCOMMENTARY By Mark PennMay 19, 2026 AP AP X Story Stream recent articles Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Entry: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... There’s a global war on information today, and it’s segmented by country, generation, and medium. We used to live in a world where there was a small funnel which all information was strained through. In that funnel was TV, where TV networks essentially had a couple of major news media channels that most of the population tuned into.
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