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Anti-Disinformation Laws: Democratic Backsliding &...

A look at how ‘anti-disinformation’ laws exist within continuums of democratic backsliding that produce chilling effects. Read More
Anti-Disinformation Laws: Democratic Backsliding & Chilling Effects in Tunisia & Turkey
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Bridging Divides on Social Media: A New Approach D...

Examining a novel approach to identifying “connective language” that brings people together on social media.   Read More
Bridging Divides on Social Media: A New Approach Detects Connective Language
Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: News Editors Share their Strategies

Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: Ne...

As Election Day approaches, how are newsrooms tasked with covering contentious races handling the pressure? 10 editors at newsrooms in battleground districts or states to learn more about the opportunities and challenges they face. Read More
Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: News Editors Share their Strategies
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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Elections

The Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and after several key global elections in 2024. Read More
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Elections
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Political Machines: Understanding the Role of AI i...

To better understand major trends and common concerns about the role of Generative AI in politics, the Center for Media Engagement conducted interviews with experts in the digital politics space. Read More
Political Machines: Understanding the Role of AI in the U.S. 2024 Elections and Beyond
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How News Audiences Respond to Journalist Race and ...

Exploring how different racial and ethnic groups respond to bylines from journalists who share their race or ethnicity. Read More
How News Audiences Respond to Journalist Race and Ethnicity in Bylines
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Values, Politics, and Misinformation: Examining Co...

This study aims to unpack the values that impact the Filipino diaspora’s political viewpoints and understand how political preferences are technologically communicated using these values. Read More
Values, Politics, and Misinformation: Examining Communication within the Filipino Diaspora
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Platform Research Ethics for Academic Research

There’s been a lot of research on digital platforms. But how do we know these studies were conducted ethically? And what does it mean to conduct ethical research? We examine the state of current platform studies ethics. Read More
Platform Research Ethics for Academic Research

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Engaging Buttons

It’s easy to click “Like” on a heartwarming story about a local hero. But what about a fair, but counter-attitudinal, post in a comment section? Our research shows that people are more likely to click “Respect” than “Like” in comment sections, and are significantly more likely to click “Respect” when the view expressed differs from their own.

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