Impact of Social Media on Geopolitics and Economic Growth: Mitigating the Risks by Developing Artificial Intelligence...

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Geopolitics
• Economics

Background:

• Social media has experienced exponential growth, profoundly influencing individuals, businesses, communities, and economies.
• Understanding its effects on global politics and economic development is crucial in the digital age.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the multifaceted impact of social media on geopolitics and economic growth.
• To synthesize existing literature through a systematic review.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of previous literature on social media's influence.
• Quality assessment and study selection to ensure research validity.

Main Results:

• Social media decreases censorship and accelerates information dissemination, empowering politicians to influence public opinion online.
• It fosters global communities for specific issues, potentially benefiting geopolitics and economic growth.
• Negative impacts include reduced individual productivity, though a participatory economy can emerge.

Conclusions:

• Social media presents a dual impact on geopolitics and economic growth, offering both opportunities and challenges.
• Further research is needed, particularly in developing advanced artificial intelligence and cognitive computing tools to manage social media's risks in a volatile global landscape.