Social media and generative AI can have a large climate impact – here’s how to reduce yours

How ChatGPT compares to a lightbulb.

Domenico Vicinanza, Associate Professor of Intelligent Systems and Data Science, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Nov. 4, 2024 • ~6 min

Misinformation is more than just bad facts: How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root

Spreading rumors is human nature. It’s a way people try to make sense of a messy world. In the age of social media and disinformation campaigns, it’s also how people can be misled.

Stephen Prochaska, Graduate Research Assistant, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 30, 2024 • ~12 min

American teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life

A new study flips the typical approach in research about youth and social media by first listening to teens about the pressures they face.

Nikki Livingston - Indiana U. • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 • ~7 min

Social media policies are no match for AI bots

Social media platforms aren’t doing enough to stop harmful artificial intelligence bots, according to researchers.

Brandi Wampler-Notre Dame • futurity
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~5 min

Decline of X is an opportunity to do social media differently – but combining ‘safe’ and ‘profitable’ will still be a challenge

X user numbers have fallen sharply in the US and UK, reports suggest. Alternatives are waiting in the wings.

Andy Tattersall, Information Specialist, University of Sheffield • conversation
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~7 min

You’re more likely to click on social media posts you disagree with

People on social media are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than content that aligns with their own beliefs.

Roger Dunaway-Tulane • futurity
Oct. 14, 2024 • ~4 min

Telegram: why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia

Telegram is used by many Russians to keep in touch, and share news.

Olga Logunova, Research Associate, King’s Russia Institute, King's College London • conversation
Oct. 9, 2024 • ~7 min

How foreign operations are manipulating social media to influence your views

Social media platforms, the modern public squares, are being manipulated by foreign influence campaigns. AI makes those campaigns more effective.

Filippo Menczer, Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Oct. 8, 2024 • ~8 min

Teens get bored of Instagram ‘content soup’

While there's concern about teens using social media, new research finds that teens using Instagram mostly feel bored.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
July 23, 2024 • ~8 min

Online rumors sparked by the Trump assassination attempt spread rapidly, on both ends of the political spectrum

Did you experience the rush of people expressing conspiracy theories and rumors on social media in the immediate aftermath of the shooting?

Stephen Prochaska, Graduate Research Assistant, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington • conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min

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