Stanford Internet Observatory wilts under legal pressure during election year

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Because who needs disinformation research at times like these

The Stanford Internet Observatory , which for the past five years has been studying and reporting on social media disinformation, is being reimagined with new management and fewer staff following the recent departure of research director Renee DiResta.

"Stanford remains deeply concerned about efforts, including lawsuits and congressional investigations, that chill freedom of inquiry and undermine legitimate and much needed academic research – both at Stanford and across academia," the spokesperson told us.asked whether a new leader has been named, whether election integrity work will continue, and whether SIO will operate under the same name.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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