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Understanding Influence Operations: Lessons from Dr. Kathleen Carley

How institutions can detect misinformation campaigns in real time.

By Jack Thoene, June 2025

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Bolstering Democracy in the Age of AI: Insights from the 2024 U.S. Election

In a world where AI and algorithms dictate the flow of information, the 2024 U.S. election exposed the fragile intersection between technology and democracy. Can we safeguard electoral integrity against disinformation, foreign interference, and the rise of AI-empowered computational propaganda?

By Luca Luceri, June 2025

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"You're my best friend."

The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unexpected isolation for many, as well as a time fraught with uncertainty. In this article, we explore how many turned to playful online communities across a number of social media platforms as a place of connection and support.

By Kathryn E. Ringland, Christine T. Wolf, January 2022

PDF | HTML | In the Digital Library