Introduction Governing the Digital Society

The acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, completed in 2022, led to its rebranding as “X” and was followed by a rapid decline in the platform’s popularity, particularly among academics and journalists. In late 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, which quickly amassed 100 million users within a few months. The weaponization of AI in global misinformation campaigns has become increasingly prevalent. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are allegedly disrupting the global financial system and challenging international equity standards. Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitious project of creating the “Metaverse” has been developed at a staggering cost of US$36 billion. Global platforms are significantly influencing the organization of labor markets in countries worldwide. Additionally, algorithms are increasingly involved in decision-making processes related to welfare eligibility, and AI-trained chatbots are being introduced into public schools.