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Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Social Media and Democracy

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?

Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in Brazil.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America, Voting Technology

Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout

Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Social Media and Democracy, Voter Turnout, Voting Technology

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough anti-virus restrictions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Twitter Reverses Longstanding Ban On Political Advertising

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

Twitter Reverses Longstanding Ban On Political Advertising

Twitter says it was relaxing its ban on political and issue-based advertising, a reversal of the company’s approach to paid political speech.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Social Media Seen As Mostly Good For Democracy 

by DC Editors - December 22, 2022

Social Media Seen As Mostly Good For Democracy 

The sphere of social media has become a new public space for discussing – and often arguing bitterly – about political and social issues.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Google, YouTube Outline Plans For Midterm Elections

by DC Editors - September 2, 2022

Google, YouTube outline plans for the US midterm elections

Google’s YouTube has highlighted the resources at its disposal to fight political misinformation during the upcoming 2022 midterms.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

by DC Editors - August 18, 2022

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

Facebook failed to detect…election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has escalated a dispute outside New York by endorsing her colleague’s primary challenger.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Social Media and Democracy

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