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Briefing: Social media and monetization in the Ukraine-Russia war
Strategic angle: The internet has become a battleground in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, often referred to as the first 'TikTok war.'
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Updated 17 days ago
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has transformed social media into a critical platform for information exchange and propaganda, often termed the first 'TikTok war.'
This shift raises important questions about the architecture and capacity of social media platforms to handle the influx of content generated during wartime.
As the conflict evolves, the implications for operational resilience and the throughput of these digital infrastructures will be significant, affecting both military and civilian communications.