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Why We Desperately Need More Research on Social Media’s Effects on Democracy
Why We Desperately Need More Research on Social Media’s Effects on Democracy
A new book argues academic researchers should have more access to the data locked inside Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jan 12, 2021
Text Classification Using a Transformer-Based Model
Text Classification Using a Transformer-Based Model
We created an open-source tool to make using transformers easier.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Dec 8, 2020
Influential Users in the Common Core and Black Lives Matter Social Media Conversation
Influential Users in the Common Core and Black Lives Matter Social Media Conversation
We analyzed Twitter discussions around two very different topics and found striking similarities in how political discussions evolve…
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jun 30, 2021
We Analyzed Public Discussion of Unproven COVID-19 Treatments. Here’s What We Found.
We Analyzed Public Discussion of Unproven COVID-19 Treatments. Here’s What We Found.
Tweets mentioning hydroxychloroquine peaked when President Trump touted the drug — without evidence — as a cure to the disease.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jul 15, 2020
You’re More Likely to Protest if Your Friends Are Protesting, Too
You’re More Likely to Protest if Your Friends Are Protesting, Too
Our research shows protesters are far more connected — via direct and indirect social ties — than non-protesters.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jun 24, 2020
Who’s Attracted to a Clickbait Headline?
Who’s Attracted to a Clickbait Headline?
Older adults, Republicans, and independents, according to our research.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jun 8, 2020
Does What We Know About Fake News Hold Up in a Pandemic?
Does What We Know About Fake News Hold Up in a Pandemic?
Joshua Tucker on the future of social media research as false information about COVID-19 spreads alongside the disease itself.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jan 12, 2021
How Russian Trolls Are Adapting Cold War Propaganda Techniques to Twitter
How Russian Trolls Are Adapting Cold War Propaganda Techniques to Twitter
A Russian troll farm spread disinformation in the mold of classic, Cold War-era propaganda campaigns.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
Jan 12, 2021
How Many People Live in Echo Chambers on Social Media?
How Many People Live in Echo Chambers on Social Media?
Many journalists and pundits think internet echo chambers are a widespread phenomenon, but our research suggests otherwise.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
May 18, 2020
How to Safeguard Researchers Who Study Social Media
How to Safeguard Researchers Who Study Social Media
Here’s how we create a healthy research environment for those studying harmful online content.
The NYU Center for Social Media and Politics
May 18, 2020
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