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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Commentary
People Trust Themselves More Than They Trust the News. They Shouldn’t.
New research finds that Americans’ skepticism about news, which often drives people to use search engines to “do their own research,” could actually make them more misinformed.
March 12, 2024
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Commentary
Misunderstood Mechanics: How AI, TikTok, and the Liar’s Dividend Might Affect the 2024 Elections
The widespread reach and accessibility of AI will undoubtedly change the information landscape ahead of global elections in 2024. But rather than letting overblown fears dominate public discourse, we can draw on previous research to better understand and mitigate risks.
January 22, 2024
Policy
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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
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Policy
Why the Texas and Florida Social Media Cases are Important for Research Transparency
Two cases before the Supreme Court will address Texas & Florida laws aiming to restrict content moderation on social media. The Court's rulings could also have widespread implications for the government's ability to mandate transparency and data access from platforms.
February 23, 2024
Events
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Events
The Future of Search Engines in the Age of AI
Experts from academia, journalism, and industry will explore 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.
April 9, 2024
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Events
Foreign Interference & Propaganda: What We Know and What to Expect
Leading scholars participated in a virtual discussion about Russian and Chinese influence operations.
March 1, 2023