43. How Online Misinformation Can Harm Teenagers on Social Media Platforms
A teenager in Australia, Emma, posts personal information and casual photos and personal information with her friends on a social media platform. Unbeknownst to her, these images and information are used for creating fake profiles and cyberbullying.
Individual outcomes
Emma and her friends become victims of cyberbullying, leading to emotional distress, distrust in online communication - even in conversing with friends and other familiar profiles. In case blackmailing is involved, the impact involves deep shame and potential financial losses.
Societal outcomes
Societally, it raises issues about digital safety and privacy, impacting how social media is regulated and perceived.
Competences involved in this scenario:
Social systems affected by this scenario:
M9. Ethical considerations
D5. AI tools and disinformation
Social Media Platforms
Schools
Law Enforcement