What We’re Thinking
Integrity Institute members and staff are leading voices in the integrity field and bring years of technical expertise to tackling these problems. These posts represent their individual thoughts, analysis, and ideas about contemporary issues in the integrity space.
The Rise of Political Violence in the Social Media Era
Affective political polarization has been growing in the United States for decades. Animosity mixed with hostile partisan media, inflammatory elite rhetoric, political segregation, and poorly moderated social media is the recipe for politically-motivated violence.
Don’t Let Generative AI Distract Us from the Real Election Risks in Tech
By Matt Motyl and Spencer Gurley
Countless stories claim generative AI is democratizing disinformation and hijacking democracy, and a recent survey shows that 47% of US voters sometimes see what they think is AI-generated election content in their feeds.
How Do Polish Adults Use and Experience Social Media?
X and Facebook users report highest rates of negative experiences in Poland; YouTube users report the most learning experiences.
Mid-Year Verdict: The State of Global Digital Election Integrity in 2024
By Manish Kumar
The 2024 elections worldwide have been marked by a diverse array of outcomes, political shifts, and notable challenges to election integrity. Overall, the results of these elections indicate a global trend towards center-right and right-wing politics, reflecting a broader shift in the political landscape.
Trust & Safety: Navigating Social Media Integrity in an Election Year
By Rebecca Scott Thein
I built election integrity tech for social media platforms. Here’s what you need to know about online misinformation and disinformation in a big election year
We Worked On Election Integrity At Meta. The EU – And All Democracies – Need to Fix the Feed Before It’s Too Late
Later this week, voters across Europe will go to the polls for critical elections that will decide control of the EU parliament – and the future of Europe.
The Research Team Goes to Brussels
The Integrity Institute research team went to Brussels to present at the European Digital Media Observatory and chat with the European Commission, the Center for Democracy & Technology - Europe, and the Mozilla Foundation.
The DSA is Live! So… How are Companies Adapting?
By Nima Mozhgani and Alice Hunsberger
The European Digital Services Act (DSA) went live on February 17, 2024, and now companies must navigate an array of compliance requirements. Although Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs & VLOSEs) have been aligning with these mandates since mid 2023, the vast majority of companies are now stepping into previously unexplored compliance territory.