Impact
As policymakers reshape laws governing the online sphere, it’s critical that these policies are informed by high-quality empirical evidence. That’s where we excel. CSMaP informs public policy with research on pressing topics, adds scientific rigor to media coverage, and convenes leading experts for urgent conversations. Read more about our public impact.
News & Commentary
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News
Event Recap: The Future of Search in the Age of AI
How do search engines influence the information landscape — and what role could AI play going forward? We convened experts from academia, journalism, and industry to discuss these questions and more.
May 17, 2024
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News
Jennifer Allen and Christopher Barrie to Join CSMaP and NYU Faculty
At CSMaP, Allen and Barrie will serve as core faculty members leading research projects on urgent topics related to digital media and democracy.
May 1, 2024
Policy
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Policy
CSMaP Joins Letter Urging Meta to Maintain CrowdTangle
The letter, signed by more than 50 organizations and individuals, urges Meta to maintain full functionality of CrowdTangle, a critical tool used to investigate the flow of information on its platforms.
May 7, 2024
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Policy
Beyond Competition: Designing Data Portability to Support Research on the Digital Information Environment
Although portability is often considered through a competition lens, policymakers and companies should understand its potential impact on policy-relevant research efforts and ensure that portability can support research on the impacts of digital platforms and services.
February 26, 2024
Events
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Events
The Future of Search Engines in the Age of AI
Experts from academia, journalism, and industry explored what we know about the influence of search engines on the information landscape, what role AI could play going forward, and what to consider ahead of the 2024 election.
May 15, 2024
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Events
Understanding Media Habits & Engaging Latino Communities
At this virtual event, scholars presented new research on Latino information consumption, followed by a panel discussion with experts from civil society and community organizations.
April 15, 2024