Researchers:

Prof. Margaret E. Roberts (meroberts@ucsd.edu), UC San Diego, Department of political science

Prof. Nils Weidmann, University of Konstanz

Prof. Dr. Yannis Theocharis (yannis.theocharis@tum.de), chair of Digital Governance, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology.

Project Description:

This research project deals with the non-transparent moderation procedures of social media platforms with a focus on "fake news" and hate messages, as well as the protection of freedom of speech.

 

 

Funded by:

Max-Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2022 

 

Related Sources:

https://www.tum.de/en/news-and-events/all-news/press-releases/details/analyse-des-verhaltens-von-social-media-plattformen