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
2024 Year in Review: Our Research & Impact
A look at our top articles, events, and more from the past year.
December 18, 2024
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News
New Report: State Lawmakers Pass More than 200 Tech Policy Laws in 2024
Legislators in 46 states passed 238 bills, a 163 percent increase from last year, focusing on AI, child online safety, and more
December 12, 2024
Policy
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Policy
The Case for Open Data Access to Aid Tech Regulation
To really understand the potential risks and harms of social media, platforms and policymakers need to ensure accessible pathways for empirical research.
December 17, 2024
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Policy
The State of State Technology Policy: 2024 Report
In the absence of federal regulation, states continue to lead the development of technology policy in the United States, passing 238 bills in 46 states in 2024, a 163 percent increase from last year.
December 12, 2024
Events
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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
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Events
Connecting Research with Policy: Foreign Influence, Disinformation, and Generative AI
This half-day, in-person event in Washington, D.C., convened experts from across fields to explore pressing questions around digital media and democracy, align on priorities, and chart a path forward for research and policy on these topics.
October 16, 2024
