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Find us on BlueSky: for Media Engagement at UT Austin. Leading efforts to understand and improve the information landscape.

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🎉 Congrats to Ashwin Rajadesingan for winning the Test of Time Award for his work on detecting sarcasm on Twitter! 🧠

Read more: https://t.co/M1sD8x6bEV

Interested in working on projects like this? We’re hiring: https://t.co/zqlCVUUe2W

[Media Ethics Initiative @ethicsofmedia]

Alexi McCammond’s rise to Teen Vogue editor-in-chief was derailed after old racist tweets resurfaced, leading to major backlash and her eventual resignation. Is cancel culture the price of accountability or just a harsh punishment?

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Debates on the Russia-Ukraine war are everywhere—how is media shaping them?🎙️

From viral takes to biased framing, journalism walks a fine line between objectivity & commentary. Are we getting facts or just narratives?

https://t.co/ha4zQDg6J1

#RussiaUkraineWar

[Media Ethics Initiative @ethicsofmedia]

True crime podcasts have exploded in popularity recently, with the JonBenét Ramsey case being a very popular topic. While these podcasts can help solve cold cases and bring awareness, they also raise ethical concerns - especially when speculation causes harm to those involved.

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Research coauthored by Dr. Gina M. Masullo explores how gender, similarity, and free speech claims shape views on content moderation. Reactions vary by who speaks up.

Learn more: https://t.co/vbSzkOzkZI

#ContentModeration

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Ever said, “I see your point” in a debate?💬 That’s #ConnectiveLanguage, and it can make online conversations more productive.
A new study shows how AI helps detect and promote it.
https://t.co/YT5orpv3v7

[Media Ethics Initiative @ethicsofmedia]

Like the Super Bowl, journalism has high stakes. In 2021, ESPN's Adam Schefter faced criticism after sending a full draft of his story to a source for feedback. While Schefter defended it as a common practice for accuracy, many argued it compromised his journalistic independence.

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Can social media bring people together instead of driving them apart?🤔
A new study explores #ConnectiveLanguage—phrases that foster understanding and real discussion. See how AI is helping identify them.
https://t.co/YT5orpv3v7

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🗣️ Bridging Divides on Social Media

Not all online conversations fuel division—some build connection. A new study identifies connective language: phrases like “I see your point” or “That’s an interesting perspective” that foster understanding.

https://t.co/YT5orpv3v7

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Roses are red, violets are blue, CME loves media… and all of you!💌

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending big ❤️ to our followers, readers, and fellow media enthusiasts. Thanks for engaging, questioning, and exploring media with us. You make our work more meaningful every day!

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5 Tips for Solidarity Reporting💡

📝 Develop a Story Topic
🎙 Identify & Contact Sources
💬 Conduct Interviews
🖊 Frame the Story & Choose Words Carefully
🌍 Reflect on Story Impact

It’s about amplifying voices, building understanding & driving change.

https://t.co/iBlhWUYnVo

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🗳️AI played a significant role in elections worldwide—what insights can we take as new leaders step into office?

Swipe to explore key findings from our research: https://t.co/skyze7QD1i

#CMEResearch #AIImpact #Elections2024

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🔎Russia secretly funded U.S. conservative media to push pro-Kremlin narratives.

As Dr. Jo Lukito notes, influencers hold trusted voices, making disinformation more effective when spread through familiar faces.

https://t.co/8kloI9aOxh

#disinformation #mediaInfluence

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The Internet’s Funhouse Mirror: Are You Seeing the Truth? 🧠

Our research shows how online interactions are shaping what we believe—and making us more vulnerable to disinformation.

https://t.co/8vBq2kxP67

#Disinformation #FakeNews #StayInformed

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5 Ways to Connect with Local Communities:

🤝🏼 Build Relationships
⚖️ Showcase Diverse Voices
🗣️ Examine Your Framing
💬 Think Beyond the Story
📰 Diversify Your Newsroom

Stronger connections = better journalism!✨ #QuickTips

https://t.co/iBlhWUYnVo

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Can journalism rebuild public trust?🎧

Dr. Anita Varma dives into how solidarity journalism can help restore faith in mainstream media, strengthen democracy, and better serve audiences.

#MediaEthics #SolidarityJournalism

https://t.co/LtVgrMftCB

[Scott R. Stroud @scottrstroud]

Bhimrao Ambedkar as Theorist of Democracy -> https://t.co/GCpz6FwWOm

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🔔 Reminder: We're Hiring! 🔔
Join our team and make an impact in media research! We're hiring passionate researchers to shape the future of media engagement.

🔗 https://t.co/xmS31ZDBNU
🔗 https://t.co/rjeZizkl6U

#NowHiring #MediaResearch #JobsAustin

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Online attacks are an unfortunate reality for many journalists today. In a Hidden Compass panel event, @GinaMMasullo shared strategies for teaching young journalists to navigate these challenges and build resilience.

#Journalism #OnlineSafety

https://t.co/vyIOlUenCs

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Is academia pushing researchers too far? 💥
Dr. Jo Lukito’s research explores the trauma and pressures early career researchers face and proposes a care-driven framework for support.

Read more: https://t.co/29PeKGNs64

#AcademicCare