Attention front-end devs! πŸ™‹πŸ½β€β™€οΈ The past year has kept us busy with crucial projects & investigations ( #OperationOverload, #TheTikTokEffect & more).

We're hiring a front-end developer (Design, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS) for a remote position.

Spread the word πŸ—£οΈ & apply here: https://checkfirst.network/about-us/careers/

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Our new report from #CrossOver Finland shows that TikTok has allowed toxic language about women and minorities ahead of the 2024 EU elections.

We recently presented our monitoring project with @faktabaari at the EMIF Summer Conference in Lisbon πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Read more about #TheTikTokEffect & other key findings ‡️
https://checkfirst.network/the-tiktok-effect-how-the-app-shaped-political-discourse-during-finnish-european-elections/

The TikTok effect: How The App Shaped Political Discourse During Finnish European Elections - CheckFirst

After focusing on YouTube & Google, a new report by Faktabaari and CheckFirst as part of the CrossOver Finland project has uncovered worrying trends around TikTok's possible impact on the 2024 European elections in Finland.

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In our monthly newsletter 'Indeed', we share:

πŸ“… The must-attend events
πŸ“š The readings that impressed us
πŸ” Our latest research & work ( #TheTikTokEffect πŸ”Ž https://checkfirst.network/the-tiktok-effect-how-the-app-shaped-political-discourse-during-finnish-european-elections/)

Join our mailing list to make sure you don't miss the next issue! https://checkfirst.network/newsletter/

The TikTok effect: How The App Shaped Political Discourse During Finnish European Elections - CheckFirst

After focusing on YouTube & Google, a new report by Faktabaari and CheckFirst as part of the CrossOver Finland project has uncovered worrying trends around TikTok's possible impact on the 2024 European elections in Finland.

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Let's meet in Lisbon πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Our CEO @gkuster will be speaking at the upcoming EMIF Summer Conference on 15-16 July in Portugal!

✨ #EMIFund supports our CrossOver Finland project with @faktabaari.

Guillaume's presentation will cover the findings from our research, including #TheTikTokEffect, our latest focus report.

πŸ—£οΈ "Two sides of the same coin: algorithmic accountability and user empowerment"
πŸ“† 16 July
πŸ•°οΈ 9:45 - 11:15
https://www.eui.eu//events?id=570548

EMIF Summer Conference

EMIF will gather its community and stakeholders in Lisbon to review its impact, discuss current disinformation trends, and have an outlook on the Fund

European University Institute

It turns out TikTok's recommendation algorithm has a dark side - our new report with @faktabaari found that the platform was promoting misogyny and stereotypes ahead of Finland's 2024 European elections.

πŸ”Ž Learn more here: https://checkfirst.network/the-tiktok-effect-how-the-app-shaped-political-discourse-during-finnish-european-elections/
#TheTikTokeffect #CrossOver #CrossOverFinland

The TikTok effect: How The App Shaped Political Discourse During Finnish European Elections - CheckFirst

After focusing on YouTube & Google, a new report by Faktabaari and CheckFirst as part of the CrossOver Finland project has uncovered worrying trends around TikTok's possible impact on the 2024 European elections in Finland.

CheckFirst