المجلة الأكادمية للبحوث القانونية والسياسية
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 150-168
2026-09-22

From Digital Soft War To Knowledge Crisis Frameworks For Digital Governance In The Age Of A.i

Authors : Hadjab Abdelghani . Melouki Slimane .

Abstract

The contemporary security environment is undergoing a fundamental transformation as conflict transitions from the physical domain to the digital information ecosystem. Automated digital agents have emerged as primary instruments in the framework of digital soft war, designed to mimic human behavior, manipulate public sentiment, and distort the perceived consensus on critical issues. This research explores the multifaceted impact of these agents on societal security, emphasizing the mechanisms of agenda-building, the amplification of polarization, and the deployment of synthetic media. Analysis of empirical data suggests that automated networks effectively target cognitive vulnerabilities, leading to the erosion of institutional trust and the fragmentation of national identity. The study identifies the emergence of the "liar’s dividend" and the decay of epistemic security as critical threats to democratic stability. Findings indicate that while technical detection remains a challenge, enhancing societal resilience through digital literacy and integrated policy frameworks is the most viable path for safeguarding the digital public sphere

Keywords

Automated Accounts ; Societal Security ; Public Opinion ; Information Integrity ; Digital Conflict