The New Digital Accord: Ethics, Society and the Future of Online Interaction

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Ishita Sagar,

  • Neha Kanwar,,

  • Kushal Boora,

  1. Student, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  2. Student, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  3. Student, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

In a time when digital technology feels like our second home, every click leaves a mark, and every share holds significance. The ‘New Digital Accord’ aims to explore the complex relationship between technological progress and ethical responsibilities, examining how our constant connectivity shapes social behaviours, digital safety, and moral values. This paper addresses key challenges such as cybersecurity threats, misinformation, digital addiction, online harassment, and the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence. A significant focus is the illusion of connectivity, where the internet creates a sense of closeness while simultaneously increasing social isolation. We investigate the effects of hyperreality, where online interactions can seem more genuine than those in the physical world, resulting in reduced face-to-face communication and a decline in traditional values. The evolution of social media into a virtual courtroom raises issues of digital vigilantism, while AI-generated content poses challenges to intellectual property rights. The emergence of digital doppelgangers, deepfakes, and algorithmic ethics further complicates the moral landscape, affecting politics, misinformation, and online identities. By examining these pressing issues, this research seeks to promote responsible digital citizenship and suggest a framework for ethical online behaviour. Emphasizing privacy, authenticity, and informed digital consent, we advocate for a balanced digital environment that prioritizes human well-being over algorithmic influence. Through the principles of transparency, respect, and digital empathy, the New Digital Accord aims to create a fair and responsible online space for future generations.

Keywords: Digital Ethics, Echo Chambers, Netiquette, Ethical AI, Digital Addiction, Social Media Vigilantism

How to cite this article:
Ishita Sagar, Neha Kanwar,, Kushal Boora. The New Digital Accord: Ethics, Society and the Future of Online Interaction. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2025; 15(03):-.
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Ishita Sagar, Neha Kanwar,, Kushal Boora. The New Digital Accord: Ethics, Society and the Future of Online Interaction. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2025; 15(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/osmj/article=2025/view=234132


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Volume 15
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Received 26/08/2025
Accepted 17/11/2025
Published 12/12/2025
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