Samuel Woolley

@samuelwoolley

Propaganda, influence and emerging technology. Prof , head of Propaganda Research Lab . Next book “Manufacturing Consensus” w/ Yale.

Austin, TX
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Joined March 2014
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    Dec 15

    New work from the Propaganda Research Lab ! How are political groups using geolocation to gather information on voters? How do they leverage this data in targeted advertising?

    🧵 Political campaigns are increasingly utilizing location-based targeting – but policymakers can’t keep up. This poses a challenge to democracy since geolocation data can be exploited to potentially deceive voters & influence voting behavior – sometimes unintentionally.
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  2. Dec 16

    A working taxonomy of geolocation technologies and background on their (often invasive and highly problematic) use in US politics. New from our Propaganda Research Lab

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  3. Dec 15

    In this report you'll also find "an overview on location-based targeting, including its history, the technologies behind it, and its usage over the years" as well as "policy recommendations for the healthy development of these technological possibilities."

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    Dec 14

    "Manipulation of public opinion can be particularly potent in countries undergoing political transitions, or repeated rounds of hostility following a revolution." and

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  5. Dec 14

    New report from our propaganda lab focused on the background and political use of geo-location technologies. Political groups across the US use these tools to pinpoint and advertise to narrow groups—often covertly and deceptively.

    In this study, , , Inga K Trauthig, & of look at the history and usage of this technology, outline the risks, and provide recommendations.
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    Dec 11

    As online propaganda spreads in the Middle East and North Africa, policy makers must develop mechanisms to shield democracies from manipulation, write and :

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  7. Dec 9

    New thoughts on the state of coordinated computational propaganda and disinformation in the Middle East and North Africa for w/

    Online propaganda continues to make inroads not only in the US but abroad, including in the Middle East and North Africa. In their latest, and explain the impacts:
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    Dec 8

    Very pleased to announce the launch of the new , a joint effort between and many other organizations and a big part of my life these past couple years.

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    Dec 7

    Our Propaganda Research Lab investigated the production of propaganda & disinfo spread on encrypted messaging apps in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines & Ukraine. More from , , , Alexandra Whitlock & 👇

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    Dec 4

    How are encrypted messaging apps (EMAs) used both for everyday political talk and coordinated manipulation campaigns? Research by , , , Alexandra Whitlock & provides insight:

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    Dec 2

    This study by , , Inga Trauthig, Alexandra Whitlock, & expands on the team’s previous research on EMAs: We thank for supporting our work.

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  12. Dec 2

    Just out!—New comparative research from our team on the production (actors, strategies and tools etc) of propaganda and disinfo over encrypted messaging apps in multiple countries. Supported by . Thread on findings below:

    🧵 How are encrypted messaging applications (EMAs) used for everyday political talk? Or for coordinated manipulation campaigns? We interviewed makers & trackers of EMA propaganda & disinfo campaigns in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, & Ukraine.
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    Dec 1

    Should digital propagandists have a seat at the table as we work to develop solutions and countermeasures to digital propaganda? and discuss:

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    Nov 24

    If I’m a tech company, I’m watching this “public nuisance” theory of opioid liability getting traction against pharmacies.

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    Nov 22

    This looks excellent

    🚨 New, out in ! 🚨 Commercial companies in party networks: Digital advertising firms in US elections from 2006-2016 What companies have political advertisers hired for digital ads? How has this changed over time? And why should we care? 👇
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    Nov 16

    This has been happening for a long time, and it is getting worse. Scholars like and the excellent teams at the and are following, documenting, and looking for solutions to stop harms without endangering other rights.

    I’ve said it before and I’m saying it again: Spanish-language misinformation campaigns are absolutely exploding on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. It’s putting US English misinfo campaigns to shame. & they aren’t getting disclaimers the way English posts do.
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  17. Nov 17

    Social media platforms continue to come up short in dealing w Spanish disinfo and propaganda aimed at Latinos. Discussed this w for this important story:

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    Nov 14

    Hey Twitter people My two brothers’ house burned down on Friday night and they lost everything. If you’re willing or able to contribute a little to help get some clothes back on their backs while they figure out how to rebuild, I’d be so appreciative ❤️

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  19. Nov 9

    Join us!

    TODAY at 1:30 pm ET. Join 's , ’s , & our own for the first event in our disinformation series, which will focus on how disinformation campaigns are targeting communities of color.
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  20. Nov 9

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