Disinformation Actors in the Gray Zone of Law and Ethical Business
This report builds on PSSI’s prior research into the financial background of the Czech disinformation landscape, by mapping the legal…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
INTERNET SHUTDOWNS: Assessing Their Impact and Effective Countermeasures
Imagine waking up one morning to find that your access to the internet has been completely severed. No news, no…
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…
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…
Fact-Finding Mission: Assessing The State of Internet Freedom to Ensure More Inclusive Democracy
In September 2023, APHR organized a fact-finding mission in Timor-Leste focused on the country’s efforts in expanding internet access and…
It’s time to reform social media recommender systems
In 2023, the generative AI boom dominated tech policy discussions, overshadowing the urgent need to overhaul social media’s recommender systems.…
How Artificial Intelligence can facilitate investigative journalism
Many articles address the potential risks of generative AI for journalism and democracy, such as threats AI poses to the…
How can the DSA Guidelines on Election Integrity be improved?
The recently published European Commission’s draft guidelines for Providers of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search…