Efficacy

For years, researchers have grappled with understanding the relationship between technology and political behavior, proposing various models to explain how exposure to information and engagement with technology shapes citizens’ attitudes and actions. These models, however, have often yielded conflicting results, leaving unanswered questions about the true nature of this relationship.…

The concept of “fake news” came to light during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Since that time, claims of fake news, defined as “fabricated news content that mimics news media content in form but is intentionally and verifiably false with the potential to mislead its audience,” has infiltrated the national…