We evaluate the empirical evidence interrogating the question of whether social media
erodes social cohesion. We look at how networks, information exchange, and norms operate …

At the end of October 2022, Elon Musk concluded his acquisition of Twitter. In the weeks and
months before that, several questions were publicly discussed that were not only of interest …

The affective animosity between the political left and right has grown steadily in many
countries over the past few years, posing a threat to democratic practices and public health …

Around seven-in-ten Americans use social media (SM) to connect and engage, making
these platforms excellent sources of information to understand human behavior and other …

Social media metrics allow media outlets to get a granular, real-time understanding of
audience preferences, and may therefore be used to decide what content to prioritize in the …

Abstract Language change is influenced by many factors, but often starts from synchronic
variation, where multiple linguistic patterns or forms coexist, or where different speech …

Polarization, misinformation, declining trust, and wavering support for democratic norms are
pressing threats to the US Exposure to verified and balanced news may make citizens more …

Algorithms play a critical role in steering online attention on social media. Many have
alleged that algorithms can perpetuate bias. This study audited shadowbanning, where a …

To amplify their audience reach, far-right outlets need a calculated and coordinated array of
acts to set the stage for audience attention and to build a communication network that …

Social media played a prominent role in the spread of vaccine-related fake news during the
global COVID-19 crisis. Previous work has shown that both trait-related and situational …