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
Does Reducing Exposure to Image and Video Content on Messaging Apps Reduce the Impact of Misinformation?
New research reveals that limiting multimedia downloads on WhatsApp significantly reduced users' exposure to false political rumors, highlighting how misinformation may spread differently on social media messaging platforms.
July 8, 2025
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News
How Do State Lawmakers Decide What to Prioritize?
New research reveals state legislators respond to both local constituents and national politicians when setting their policy agendas, with stronger influence from politically engaged partisans within their states.
April 21, 2025
Policy
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Policy
CSMaP Responds to FTC Inquiry into Tech Censorship
Our experts show what research reveals about content moderation and why some users feel unfairly targeted.
March 25, 2025
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Policy
When it Comes to Understanding AI’s Impact on Elections, We’re Still Working in the Dark
Greater transparency around AI-generated political advertising would transform researchers' ability to understand its potential effects on democracy and elections.
March 4, 2025
Events
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Events
Strategies for State Tech Policy Engagement
This invitation-only virtual workshop will bring together academic researchers, think tanks, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and funders to explore how to more effectively engage in state-level work.
April 23, 2025
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Events
Has the AI Election Threat Materialized?
Co-sponsored by the Brennan Center for Justice, this virtual event explored what we've learned about AI in the 2024 race — and what else we should look for in the weeks before (and after) Election Day.
October 21, 2024
