COVID-19 misinformation on Chinese social media – lessons for countering conspiracy theories
The type and amount of misinformation closely tracks tensions in US-China relations. Effectively countering the misinformation comes down to who does the debunking.
Kaiping Chen, Assistant Professor of Science Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison •
conversation
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~8 min
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~8 min
The US has lots to lose and little to gain by banning TikTok and WeChat
Banning the Chinese-owned social media platforms raises free speech concerns and could worsen the US-China trade war.
Jeremy Straub, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, North Dakota State University •
conversation
Aug. 28, 2020 • ~10 min
Aug. 28, 2020 • ~10 min
TikTok is a unique blend of social media platforms – here's why kids love it
An app that young people use to share videos of themselves dancing might seem like a silly diversion, but it's become a powerhouse social media platform.
Kevin Munger, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Social Data Analytics, Pennsylvania State University •
conversation
Aug. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
Aug. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
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