Modern conflict now includes a contest over perception as well as terrain. Adversaries use bots, synthetic media and coordinated narratives to shape belief and erode trust. Information operations remain central, now accelerated by AI. Bot networks create illusion of consensus, while synthetic media enables deception faster than verification and correction.

Governments and nonstate actors have exploited Twitter not by accident but because its specific technical features make it particularly effective for spreading information rapidly , including misinformation. Here is the verified science behind why.

Background Bangladesh is currently witnessing significant unrest, marked by widespread protests against the government's job quota system. These protests, predominantly led by students and supported by various societal groups, have been ongoing for weeks. Key Points The crux of the unrest lies in the government's job quota system, which reserves a certain percentage of government jobs for specific groups, including descendants of freedom fighters, minorities, and women. Criti