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
What CSMaP Experts Are Watching Ahead of the 2024 Election: Part Two
From foreign influence campaigns to the role of WhatsApp to social media data access, part two of our new series highlights several areas we’re looking at this year.
July 17, 2024
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News
What CSMaP Experts Are Watching Ahead of the 2024 Election
From generative AI and misinformation, to young voters and TikTok, part one of our new series highlights several areas we’re looking at this year.
July 10, 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