[HTML][HTML] Misinformation and the epistemic integrity of democracy
Democracy relies on a shared body of knowledge among citizens, for example trust in
elections and reliable knowledge to inform policy-relevant debate. We review the evidence …
elections and reliable knowledge to inform policy-relevant debate. We review the evidence …
[HTML][HTML] The online misinformation engagement framework
Research on online misinformation has evolved rapidly, but organizing its results and
identifying open research questions is difficult without a systematic approach. We present …
identifying open research questions is difficult without a systematic approach. We present …
Persistent interaction patterns across social media platforms and over time
Growing concern surrounds the impact of social media platforms on public discourse,,–and
their influence on social dynamics,,,–, especially in the context of toxicity,–. Here, to better …
their influence on social dynamics,,,–, especially in the context of toxicity,–. Here, to better …
Simulating social media using large language models to evaluate alternative news feed algorithms
Social media is often criticized for amplifying toxic discourse and discouraging constructive
conversations. But designing social media platforms to promote better conversations is …
conversations. But designing social media platforms to promote better conversations is …
Embedding democratic values into social media AIs via societal objective functions
Mounting evidence indicates that the artificial intelligence (AI) systems that rank our social
media feeds bear nontrivial responsibility for amplifying partisan animosity: negative …
media feeds bear nontrivial responsibility for amplifying partisan animosity: negative …
Quantifying the impact of misinformation and vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook
Low uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in the US has been widely attributed to social media
misinformation. To evaluate this claim, we introduce a framework combining lab experiments …
misinformation. To evaluate this claim, we introduce a framework combining lab experiments …
Social media, extremism, and radicalization
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The effects of Facebook and Instagram on the 2020 election: A deactivation experiment
We study the effect of Facebook and Instagram access on political beliefs, attitudes, and
behavior by randomizing a subset of 19,857 Facebook users and 15,585 Instagram users to …
behavior by randomizing a subset of 19,857 Facebook users and 15,585 Instagram users to …
Updating the identity-based model of belief: From false belief to the spread of misinformation
The spread of misinformation threatens democratic societies, hampering informed decision-
making. Partisan identity biases perceptions of reality, promoting false beliefs. The Identity …
making. Partisan identity biases perceptions of reality, promoting false beliefs. The Identity …
A safe harbor for ai evaluation and red teaming
Independent evaluation and red teaming are critical for identifying the risks posed by
generative AI systems. However, the terms of service and enforcement strategies used by …
generative AI systems. However, the terms of service and enforcement strategies used by …