How AI tools fueled online conspiracy theories after Trump assassination attempt
The online aftermath of the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump serves as an object lesson…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
Technology and Its Influence on the Rise of Radical Right-Wing Leaders
In recent years we have witnessed the emergence of new leaders charismatic, populist figures, who are ideologically positioned on the…
Queer resistance to digital oppression in the Middle East and North Africa
In groundbreaking new research, over 5,000 LGBTQ people in 8 countries across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) tell ARTICLE…
Year of Elections from the National Endowment for Democracy
Announcing a new publication from John K. Glenn of our esteemed partner, the National Endowment for Democracy, entitled “Year of…
Ceremonia de Premiación del Premio Nacional Democracia Digital y 10 años de Democracia Digital
On November 28, 2023, at the facilities of the College of Engineers of Peru (CIP), in the city of Lima,…
Online Racism Targeting South Asians Skyrockets
Since January 2023, slurs directed at South Asians on fringe platforms have been rising exponentially, as the community is blamed…
The International Youth Think Tank at the Munich Security Conference: Reflections
In June of last year, myself and a team of youth fellows from the IYTT arrived in Strasbourg for the…
Promoting Access to an Open and Free Internet
Open government thrives when people can freely access government information and services, share opinions and information among themselves and with…
Fortnite’s Political Content Encourages Violence and Allows Players to Stage a Capitol Insurrection
As part of an ongoing investigation into the presence of unmoderated extremism and election-related content on gaming platforms, including on…
Open Society’s Applied AI in Journalism Challenge
In June 2023, the Open Society Foundations launched a competitive Applied AI in Journalism Challenge as part of an effort…