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The internet is one of humanity’s most significant creations in the modern era. What began roughly 30 years ago has developed into a rich, diverse, but largely unregulated environment we […]
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The rise of generative AI technologies has transformed the landscape of social media by enabling the creation of highly realistic and persuasive content. While these advancements offer exciting possibilities for […]
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This study analyzes systemic incentives that encourage the spread of misinformation on social media. We show how social media’s algorithmic opacity and “open entry” nature incentivize users we call unaccountable […]
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As the social media landscape undergoes broad transformation for the first time in over a decade, with alternative platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads emerging where X has receded, many […]
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This study introduces methods for identifying search directives — content that could prompt an online search — and explores their presence on social media. Search directives can be an effective […]
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Technology companies frequently develop and launch features to protect privacy, reduce user harm, and increase security. But adoption is inconsistent at best. Businesses might increase awareness through prominent placement on […]
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As the social media landscape undergoes broad transformation for the first time in over a decade, with alternative platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads emerging where X has receded, many […]
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This paper analyzes the economic forces that led to the creation of the dominant digital platforms, including Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple (GAMMA). There are many challenges in regulating […]
