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New scientific article "Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories and Online News Consumption during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic" by Jin, Zilinsky, Pradel and Theocharis published by Journal of Quantitative Description: Digital Media

In a new study spanning 17 countries, our team of researchers delves into the world of COVID-19 conspiracy theories, revealing startling differences in beliefs across nations.

New Scientific Article "Why do Citizens Choose to Read Fact-Checks in the Context of the Russian War in Ukraine? The Role of Directional and Accuracy Motivations in Nineteen Democracies" by Yannis Theocharis in The International Journal of Press/Politics

With the recent surge of misinformation accompanying the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we emphasize the necessity for measures against disinformation. Our latest research delves into citizens' motivations for seeking fact-checks. Explore more here...

Chair in the Media: Chair's Study Reveals Division in Public Opinion on Online Content Moderation

Researchers from the Chair of Digital Governance were highlighted in a recently published article for their groundbreaking study on social media moderation. For more information or to read the full article, click here...

New Scientific Article "Toxic Speech and Limited Demand for Content Moderation on Social Media" by Pradel, Theocharis and Zilinsky published by American Political Science Review

The study by Franziska Pradel, Jan Zilinsky, Spyros Kosmidis, and Yannis Theocharis explores when language on social media becomes toxic enough to warrant content moderation. Read the full study, published in the American Political Science Review, here...

New Research Project: ToxicAInment

In a world where platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are ubiquitous, visual entertainment not only shapes our leisure time but also influences our values and beliefs. This project takes a critical look at the dark sides of the popularity of these platforms. While, on the one hand, they…

New scientific article "Mistakenly misinformed or intentionally deceived? Mis- and Disinformation perceptions on the Russian War in Ukraine among citizens in 19 countries" by Yannis Theocharis was published by European Journal of Political Research

In a scientific study co-authored by Yannis Theocharis, the perception of information regarding the Russian war in Ukraine is examined in information environments marked by institutional distrust, fragmentation, and the widespread dissemination of conspiracies and disinformation.

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