Digital Chaos and the Exploitation of Low-Quality Content in the Digital Environment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59992/IJLRS.2026.v5n7p3Keywords:
Digital Chaos, Low-Quality Content, Cybercrime, Freedom of Expression, Digital Platforms, Public OrderAbstract
This study examines the phenomenon of digital chaos and the exploitation of low-quality content in the digital environment in light of the widespread use of social media platforms and their growing influence on patterns of communication and media production. The research aims to analyze the legal basis for criminalizing the exploitation of such content and to evaluate the ability of criminal law to address this phenomenon while maintaining a balance between protecting public order and safeguarding freedom of expression. The study also seeks to identify the social and economic factors that contribute to the spread of low-quality content across digital platforms and to clarify the legal challenges associated with establishing a clear legal standard for this concept in contemporary legislation, particularly as many legal systems rely on broad notions such as public order and public morality.
The study adopts the analytical method to examine legal texts and jurisprudential writings related to the regulation of digital content, in addition to the descriptive-analytical method to interpret the social phenomenon associated with the spread of low-quality content in the digital environment. The research is based on a range of legal sources, scholarly writings, and previous studies addressing the regulation of digital content and legal responsibility arising from the use of social media platforms.
The study concludes that the exploitation of low-quality content is closely linked to several social and economic factors, most notably the attention economy, the pursuit of digital fame, and audience interaction within digital platforms. The findings also indicate that most legal systems do not adopt a precise legal definition of low-quality content but rather address it within broader legal concepts, which leaves considerable room for judicial discretion. The scientific value of this study lies in providing a legal analysis that integrates the conceptual, social, and criminal dimensions of the phenomenon, while emphasizing the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach that combines legal regulation, public awareness, and enhanced responsibility of digital platforms in managing published content.
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