As the prevalence of hate speech on social media continues to rise, there is an increasing rationale for the implementation of AI-based moderation systems. This study addresses the existing research gap in understanding how individual factors, including user familiarity with

Abstract: Disinformation and hate speech are often highlighted as major challenges within social media landscapes. While these phenomena have been extensively studied individually, their interconnection, particularly within the context of information warfare strategies, remains underexplored in empirical research. This thesis

Youth are particularly vulnerable to encountering hateful content online, which can significantly harm their well-being. Although most social media platforms offer reporting mechanisms, these systems often have shortcomings, such as an one-size-fits-all approach and a lack of adequate social support

Social Media has become an essential component of contemporary crisis management and communication strategies, and its value across various natural or human-induced emergency events is well-attested. However, studies that offer explanatory factors for citizens’ divergent risk perception and behavior before,

Einstein famously described quantum phenomena as "spukhafte Fernwirkung"—spooky action at a distance—a concept that challenged classical understanding. While, these same quantum principles have the potential to propel us into a new computational era, promising unprecedented processing power, they also pose a