Social Media, Free Speech, and the ACLU
February 21, 2022
Are social media companies taking down too much content or not enough? Ask Democrats and they might say that social media platforms leave up far…
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Fog of War: Russia, Ukraine and a Disinformation Crisis
February 21, 2022
In a society with free expression and an open marketplace of ideas, will the truth eventually win? One Russian-born journalist says the idea that facts…
Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference?
February 9, 2022
We’ve got a short answer to this question, thanks to social media expert Claire Wardle of First Draft, a nonprofit based in Harvard’s Shorenstein Center…
All the Bills on Section 230
February 9, 2022
“The 26 words that created the internet.” That’s how some people refer to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a part of the law…
The Listening Deficit
February 2, 2022
How many people on the “other side” have you had a meaningful conversations with recently? For many of us, the answer is “zero.” Americans are…
What’s Driving Digital Disinformation? Take the Poll
Almost everyone – 95% of Americans, according to an October 2021 poll – believe that the spread of misinformation is a problem. What’s the biggest…
Facebook’s “Supreme Court”
January 26, 2022
Who should decide what Americans can say online? Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have standards as to what kinds of posts they…
New Partnership Addresses Digital Disinformation
January 24, 2022
Most Americans agree that online disinformation is creating confusion and adding to polarization. But many are at odds as how to address it. While lawmakers…
Engagement Bait: Misinformation Gets Sneakier
January 19, 2022
What do a baby’s first snowfall, firefighters rescuing a dog, and fun facts about fruit have in common? All three star in online posts that…