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Connective Posts: A New Approach to Political Conv...

Exploring the use of “connective language” as a way to help people better connect with each other and enjoy their online experience. Read More
Connective Posts: A New Approach to Political Conversations on Social Media
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Power Struggles: Texans’ Thoughts On The AI Data C...

While public opinion about AI is mixed, Americans’ primary concerns revolve around issues of displaced jobs and data privacy. This study is one of the first to explore public attitudes related to AI and its environmental impact. Read More
Power Struggles: Texans’ Thoughts On The AI Data Center Boom and Its Environmental Impacts
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Connective Democracy: A New Approach to Fighting P...

In a special issue of Social Media + Society, CME researchers curate a collection of scholarly articles that explore connective democracy. Read More
Connective Democracy: A New Approach to Fighting Political Divisiveness
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Can Solidarity Reporting Boost News Story Credibil...

Examining whether covering social justice issues using a solidarity reporting approach increases perceptions of news story credibility. Read More
Can Solidarity Reporting Boost News Story Credibility?
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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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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.