<![CDATA[Social media is a digital platform or online application that allows users to create, share, and interact with content such as text, images, videos, or links, as well as build and maintain a social network with others. Defamation is the act of spreading false or misleading information that can damage a person's reputation. In today's digital era, social media such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok have become the main means of this practice. These platforms allow for instant and viral content to spread, so a single post can reach millions of people in a matter of hours. This poses a major risk because the information disseminated is often not verified and the impact can be permanent, even after corrections have been made. Legally, defamation is regulated in various laws. In Indonesia, the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (UU ITE) Article 27 paragraph (3) states that anyone who deliberately and without rights disseminates information that attacks someone's honor or good name can be criminally charged. The impact of defamation through social media is widespread. Digital education is important to improve media literacy so that users learn to verify information before sharing it. Additionally, platforms should improve harmful content detection algorithms, while victims can take legal action by collecting digital evidence such as screenshots and forensic reports.]]>
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