THE state seems to be concerned about the growing influence of extremists and terrorist outfits on social media platforms, which is a good thing. But its efforts to clamp down on online hate and violent narratives will be hampered by its tendency to blur the line between objectively dangerous content and what is simply strongly worded criticism of power or expressions of dissent. Before delving deeper, it is essential to clarify that the digital frontier poses significant threats to national security, and the state’s concerns should not be viewed solely from a cynical perspective. Security experts and analysts have long warned that........

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