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
Latinos Who Rely on Spanish-Language Social Media Content More Likely to Believe False Political Narratives
New research sheds light on Latino online political engagement and susceptibility to false claims
November 19, 2024
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News
Online Misinformation Most Likely to be Believed by Ideological Extremists, New Study Shows
Findings reveal the importance of quickly addressing the spread of falsehoods
September 30, 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
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
