After the storm: Staying safe online in a post-election Tanzania
What you need to know:
In moments of political tension, the digital atmosphere thickens. Posts spread faster, emotions flare quicker, and the stakes feel higher than ever. During such periods, the atmosphere is usually tense, and emotions are all over the place.
AI-doctored content plays directly into this volatility. People often experience heightened anxiety, anger, or distrust because the content feels personally relevant yet deeply deceptive.
Political urgency mixes with technological believability, leaving individuals vulnerable to reacting before thinking.
