Cancel culture - a global phenomenon in the era of artificial intelligence

Author: Muntasir Al-Hasnawi Category: Political and Social Sciences Publisher: Al-Rafidain Publishing and Distribution Publication Date: 2025 Cover Design: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 About the Book: The book studies the historical roots of this phenomenon, reviewing examples of ostracism and social isolation throughout history, and analyzes the role of digital platforms in promoting this culture through the rapid and direct influence of digital audiences. It also discusses the positive and negative effects of cancel culture, on one hand, contributing to social justice and exposing violations, but it can also turn into a tool for unjustified repression and exclusion, affecting freedom of expression and intellectual diversity. The book focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in directing this phenomenon, whether through algorithms that promote content dissemination or through digital control and monitoring mechanisms.