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Curious about how well governments and social media companies are safeguarding democracy? Join #SSRC and Tech Policy Press for a deep dive into the global impact of digital platforms on elections — register now: ssrc.org/events/platfor…

Key insights from the Data Fluencies Project’s latest workshop on AI policy and data politics are now available. Check out the highlights: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/navig…

Check out the new Tech Policy Press podcast episode, convened at the SSRC, featuring Chris Tenove, Jonathan Corpus Ong, Shannon McGregor, PhD with Justin Hendrix, discussing how social media and generative AI are influencing elections. Listen here: techpolicy.press/platforms-and-…

Dive into "Digital Unsettling: Decoloniality and Dispossession in the Age of Social Media" with authors Sahana Udupa & Gabriel Dattatreyan in this #MediaWell book interview! 📚 Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/digit…

Very happy to announce that AWO and Mozilla have launched our report on researcher access to closed foundation models, written by Mathias Vermeulen and I!✍️ Check out the blog and full research here: blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/unl…

📸 The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology recognizes students using visual methods to explore social phenomena. Apply now to showcase your work! Learn more: racheltanurmemorialprize.ssrc.org/the-award/

What can South-to-South knowledge exchange contribute to Tech and Democracy research? What are divergence points between Global North & South tech justice advocacies? How are so-called global “whole-of-society” coalitions extractive of “local partners”? New study GloTech Lab 1/6

Civil society in the Global Majority is leading bold new approaches to counter-disinformation, prioritizing resilience, accountability, and creativity. Learn more in this article by Jonathan Corpus Ong and Dean Jackson: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/the-g…

Struggling with tough online conversations? The ARTT framework offers research-backed strategies to build trust and navigate misinformation. Learn how to answer, "What do I say, and how do I say it?" Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-revie…

Looking for your next great read on tech, AI, and power? This #MediaWell book roundup explores influence, governance, and activism in the digital age. Plus a sneak peek at 2025’s must-reads! Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/shapi…

Navigating tough conversations online isn’t easy. The first version of the Toolkit for Trust, from Discourse Labs and SSRC’s MediaWell, shares research-based strategies to help you engage, listen, and connect with care.

What shapes our digital world, and how can we change it? This year’s #MediaWell book roundup explores who controls the narrative, how systems were built, and what it takes to build a more just and trustworthy digital future.

Open call for scholars and educators: Using SSRC Media, Technology, & Politics's Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us. mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/open-…

🌎How we talk about climate change matters. To move people from eco-anxiety to action, climate reporting needs to be local, solutions-focused, and lifestyle-aware. Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/three…