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January 19, 2025

The Difference Between TikTok and Free Expression

In light of the U.S. government's efforts to ban TikTok, Visiting Scholar Allison Stanger argues in The Atlantic that algorithmic manipulation of users' attention is not the same thing as human speech, and should not be protected under the First Amendment.

November 26, 2024

Loneliness and Social Media with Jeff Hall

Alum Jeff Hall joined the Frontiers in Health and Happiness podcast from the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness to discuss the impact and potential benefits of social media on loneliness.

September 4, 2024

Want to fight misinformation? Teach people how algorithms work

Visiting Scholar Myojung Chung shares findings from her recent study indicating how more widespread algorithmic knowledge could help mitigate the spread of misinformation.

August 29, 2024

Beyond Discourse Dumpster Fires: Strategies and Tools for Better Online Civil Space

The Berkman Klein Center and the Applied Social Media Lab invite you to join an afternoon of discussions and demonstrations around strategies and tools aimed at improving online discourse. Learn more and register to join in person or via Zoom.

August 28, 2024

Mapping the Space of Social Media Regulation

RSM's Manon Revel and Kalie Mayberry, along with alum Nathaniel Lubin co-authored this paper for the MIT Science Policy Review providing potential frameworks for better regulation of social media platforms.

June 7, 2024

Loneliness and Screens: Causes and Consequences

Visiting Scholar Jeff Hall coauthors this article exploring the link between screens and loneliness, and how social media can facilitate greater connection in times of loneliness.

June 5, 2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Public Interest Social Media Solutions Workshop

The Applied Social Media Lab seeks applications for a workshop dedicated to imagining and building new public interest technology. Applications are due June 30, 2024.

May 7, 2024

TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Law Forcing Sale or Ban

Visiting Scholar Anupam Chander shares with the New York Times his insight on TikTok's legal challenge against the U.S. government.

April 5, 2024

Workplace ethics and activism with Nadah Feteih

Employee Fellow Nadah Feteih joined the Trust in Tech podcast to share her expertise in activism within the tech industry.

March 24, 2024

Unpacking the Oral Argument in Murthy v. Missouri

Alum Kate Klonick joins The Sunday Show from Tech Policy Press to discuss the Murthy v. Missouri oral argument and how SCOTUS might respond.

Events

July 9, 2024

From Insight to Action: Combating Journalist Harassment Online

The Applied Social Media Lab welcomes Project Fellow Adesola Sanusi to present her approach to addressing online harassment of journalists.