Weaponization of the Internet

Explore the critical issue of internet weaponization in this 41-minute RSA Conference panel discussion featuring experts from Kleiner Perkins, Facebook, Twitter, the National Security Agency, and New America. Delve into the manipulation of public opinion through bots and rogue advertising, and examine how nation states, partisan agencies, and political parties exploit social media to spread disinformation. Analyze the challenges of controlling internet content, censorship, and their impact on democracy. Investigate topics such as the differences between Facebook and Twitter's approaches, the delayed response of American intelligence, and the stakes for democratic societies. Discuss potential solutions, including defining good behavior, distinguishing between content and behavior, addressing disinformation, fake accounts, automation, and virality. Consider the role of anonymity, regulation, and transparency in combating these issues. Gain insights into the stages of grief associated with confronting this complex problem and explore strategies for progress in safeguarding public discourse online.