Oped – Beyond Moderation: Challenging Big Tech’s Power in a Troubled Time for Democracy

Today, 15th of January 2025, the International Observatory on Information and Democracy released its report titled Information Ecosystems and Troubled Democracy, based on a critical review of research referencing over 1,600 sources. The Head of Observatory Iris Boyer and the Scientific Director Robin Mansell say this moment demands a close look at how major tech […]
The Observatory on Information and Democracy presents the first global assessment of information ecosystems amidst unprecedented digital policy turmoil

The Observatory on Information and Democracy, a flagship initiative of the Forum on Information and Democracy, has released its first report titled “Information Ecosystems and Troubled Democracy”. This landmark document analyzes the current state of academic research on information ecosystems and their impact on democracies worldwide. The report’s findings stress the urgency to tackle regional, scientific […]