Toward an ethical digital influence industry?

Emma L. Briant, Vian Bakir

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Abstract

This chapter asks: Is an ethical digital Influence Industry possible, and if so, what would it look like? It examines ethical principles emerging from some key scholars of influence, teasing out those that are particularly pertinent to the digital Influence Industry. The principles revolve around transparency, autonomy, and mental integrity. It then makes recommendations that stipulate the need for regulation of the platforms, the profiling systems, and the digital Influence Industry firms themselves.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRoutledge Handbook of the Influence Industry
EditorsEmma L. Braint, Vian Bakir
Place of PublicationAbingdon UK
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter23
Pages363-378
Number of pages16
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781003256878
ISBN (Print)9781032188997, 9781032189000
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
  • Concepts for understanding the Influence Industry

    Briant, E. L. & Bakir, V., 2025, Routledge Handbook of the Influence Industry. Braint, E. L. & Bakir, V. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 17-34 18 p.

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  • Conclusion

    Briant, E. L., 2025, Routledge Handbook of the Influence Industry. Bakir, V. & Braint, E. L. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 396-401 6 p.

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  • Introducing the digital influence industry

    Bakir, V. & Briant, E. L., 2025, Routledge Handbook of the Influence Industry. Braint, E. L. & Bakir, V. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 3-16 14 p.

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