Dipartimento di Informatica

Abstract: In an era where our lives are increasingly mediated by digital platforms, understanding the ongoing struggles for their control and their impact on political landscapes is paramount. This talk summarizes one line of interdisciplinary research on the power dynamics of these socio-technical systems. We will explore tensions between corporate objectives and user autonomy, the thinning line between information and manipulative communication strategies, and the complex role of computer science as the technological foundation for modern social environments.