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In this digital world, accessing information over the internet is routine. But how does this influence our political attitudes? A new study by our researchers explores how exposure to different search engine content about refugees shapes trust and political beliefs in Germany, revealing intriguing… [read more]

In a new study by our researchers on 2020 US congressional candidates' Facebook ads, interesting differences in rhetoric when targeting donors versus voters are revealed, suggesting a new dimension to political polarization. [read more]

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. [read more]

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... [read more]

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... [read more]

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... [read more]