We are a three-year research initiative addressing social media’s most urgent problems, including misinformation, privacy breaches, harassment, and content governance. By working with academia, industry, and the public, we hope to promote and create healthier online ecosystems.

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May 22, 2023

A Convivial Social Media? 

Organized by RSM Visiting Scholar Joanne Armitage, this event will examine the future of social media through the lens of conviviality. The discussion between participating scholars, researchers, and artists will be followed by a workshop where audience members can explore the possibilities of convivial social media. RSVP is encouraged.

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April 21, 2023

Of Systems Thinking and Straw Men

Visiting Scholar Kate Klonick takes stock of recent scholarship advocating for a “systems thinking” approach to content moderation.

April 20, 2023

Power in Computer Security and Privacy: A Critical Lens

Visiting Scholar Elissa Redmiles and coauthors bring a critical theoretical lens to computer security and privacy.

April 14, 2023

Fake News Bill: Move Accordingly and Preserve Society

Visiting Scholar David Nemer breaks down five key elements of the “Fake News Bill” currently being considered by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

April 6, 2023

What Generative AI Reveals About the Limits of Technological Innovation

Assembly Fellow Joe Bak-Coleman discusses the lack of guardrails protecting society from harmful technologies in light of the widespread and rapid adoption of generative AI.

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May 2, 2023

Announcing the 2023-2024 RSM Visiting Scholars

The Institute for Rebooting Social Media is thrilled to announce its 2023-24 cohort of Visiting Scholars. These seven visiting faculty members will use their time with the Institute to investigate urgent social media problems and propose mitigations for harmful online phenomena.

April 13, 2023

Call for Volunteer Reviewers

Individuals with an interest or expertise in tech policy, internet governance, digital rights, and/or social media regulation are encouraged to apply. Learn more!

April 3, 2023

Twitter’s New API Plans Will Devastate Public Interest Research

Faculty Director James Mickens and the Coalition for Independent Tech Research argue that Twitter's API plan will restrict public interest research. The group pledges to "advance, defend, and work to sustain the right to ethically study the impacts of technology on society."

March 20, 2023

Gonzalez & Taamneh: Takeways from the Cases

Research Assistant Dylan Moses crystalizes key insights from the Gonzalez and Taamneh oral arguments.