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2023 Nigerian Election Misinformation Amplification Analysis
Facebook and Twitter continue to amplify misinformation in Nigeria, with Twitter’s amplification being significantly larger than Facebook’s.
2022 US Midterm Elections Misinformation Amplification Analysis
We do not see any significant difference between the overall MAF and the elections and voting MAF for Facebook and Instagram. But for Twitter, we see a significantly smaller MAF for elections and voting misinfo.
Misinformation Amplification Analysis Methodology
The methodology behind our quantitative analysis of how the large social media platforms can amplify misinformation through their platform and algorithmic design.
Misinformation Amplification Tracking Dashboard
Our dashboard tracking the Misinformation Amplification Factor across the large platforms. A quantitative assessment of how misinformation is performing on the platforms over time.
Social Media and the Spread of Harmful Content
Institute co-founder Jeff Allen presented to physicians at the Oakland Department of Psychiatry in June 2022.
Open Letter to Elon Musk
We agree that transparency, ethics, and free expression are keys to Twitter’s future. Here’s how you can make that happen.