[en] Disinformation research: politically driven collapse in communication

Following the 2024 U.S. election academic communication about #disinformation research collapsed.

"In recent years, #academic #research has become a target of political #hostility."

"... #political pressure from the U.S. #government has produced a measurable #chilling effect on academic institutions working on disinformation-related studies, visible in their public posting activity."

https://elephantinthelab.org/the-global-decline-of-research-communications-in-the-disinformation-field/

#politicalpressure #chillingeffect #politicalhostility
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The Global Decline of Research Communications in the Disinformation Field – Elephant in the Lab

In this study, Ben Shultz uncovers a sharp, politically driven collapse in academic communication about disinformation research following the 2024 U.S. election.

Elephant in the Lab