Digital communications
Report
Generating democracy: AI and the coming revolution in political communications
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound influence on the way people communicate – a change which has accelerated with the advent of new forms of generative AI. This research investigates the implications of this for public discourse, trust and democracy.
Policy report
Foreign interference online: where disinformation infringes on freedom of thought
This paper outlines how the Canadian government is currently exploring the creation of a foreign influence transparency registry, to try to reduce the potential for foreign state actors to deceptively engage in influence campaigns through Canadian intermediaries.
Policy report
Protecting freedom of thought and public health in a pandemic
In this policy brief, the authors write that pandemics provide fertile ground for the spread of misinformation, which disrupts the process of free opinion formation by drowning out accurate information and exploiting common cognitive biases, making incorrect information seem more compelling.
Working paper
The Australian Ad Observatory: technical and data report
This report provides an overview of the Australian Ad Observatory project’s data, infrastructure, and software tools.
Policy report
Digital authoritarianism: the role of legislation and regulation
This policy brief defines digital authoritarianism and its practices, then cites case studies as an exploration of the relationship between national regulations and digital authoritarian practices.