Huo Jingnan
Stories
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New study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles
Research conducted at the height of the 2020 election reveals new details about how Facebook's algorithms handle political content. But it suggests there are no easy fixes to political polarization.
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Trump's online supporters remain muted after his indictment
Donald Trump's supporters on far-right social media platforms appear less enthusiastic about coming to the former president's aid. They're wary of ending in the same place of Jan. 6 rioters.
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Twitter's new data access rules will make social media research harder
Twitter will start charging users for downloading and uploading data. Everything from bots giving out earthquake alerts to ambitious research about how misinformation spreads could be affected.
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Twitter bots surfaced during Chinese protests. Who's behind them remains a mystery
Researchers noticed accounts spewing out suggestive images. Some observers wondered if it was a Chinese government tactic to drown out the news, but the reality appears to be more complicated.
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Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos
So far, false claims of voting malfeasance have not incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that's become a core belief for many on the right.
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Why conspiracy theories about Paul Pelosi's assault keep circulating
Fringe websites, a tech CEO and members of Congress all spread false claims about the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband. The strains of narratives that they leverage is anything but.
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Eyeballs and AI power the research into how falsehoods travel online
Getting a sense of falsehoods online might sound straightforward, but it isn't. Researchers use state-of-the-art algorithms but it also comes down to lots of scrolling and reading.
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A new Georgia voting law reduced ballot drop box access in places that used them most
Georgia lawmakers changed voting laws after 2020, including eliminating drop boxes in certain counties, making it harder for many voters in cities and suburbs, often people of color, to access them.
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To try or not to try — remotely. As jury trials move online, courts see pros and cons
Courts turned to remote juries during the pandemic. Now they're grappling with continuing a practice that can expand the pool of jurors but is also susceptible to problems common to all video calls.
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A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat
More than 4 million homes face financial losses from flooding. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable are facing potentially catastrophic damage.
