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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 13h

The 'compact' sent to US universities is a fundamental threat to universities and their faculty. It needs more attention and opposition.

@brendannyhan.bsky.social & @lkfazio.bsky.social unpack it here.

Yield and be "forever subservient to the whims of the government"

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Trump sent a 'compact' to our universities. They should reject this devil's bargain.

Any institution that yields to these broad and intrusive demands would forever be subservient to the whims of the government.

www.msnbc.com

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 13h

The 'compact' sent to US universities is a fundamental threat to universities and their faculty. It needs more attention and opposition.

@brendannyhan.bsky.social & @lkfazio.bsky.social unpack it here.

Yield and be "forever subservient to the whims of the government"

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Trump sent a 'compact' to our universities. They should reject this devil's bargain.

Any institution that yields to these broad and intrusive demands would forever be subservient to the whims of the government.

www.msnbc.com

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 14h

Een sterke, competente vaste kamercommissie Digitale zaken.
Dit initiatief van @berthubert.bsky.social vraagt aandacht voor "genoeg kennis in de Tweede Kamer te behouden of te krijgen [zo] dat de commissie ook na de verkiezingen geloofwaardig door kan" #tk2025

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NerdVote.NL

Ondersteuning voor en informatie over alle kandidaat-kamerleden met en warm hart voor onze privacy en eigen IT-vaardigheden.

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 14h

Political ads with 'AI deepfakes’ makes monitoring Meta’s "no-political-or-social-ads" on Facebook and Instagram in the EU even more important.

Are meta compliant with its self-imposed ban, or do ads (also using AI) still appear on the platforms?

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t...

Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads

www.nytimes.com

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 1d

A new page in the disinformation challenge?

With sora (openai) and vibes (meta) we are looking at even lower thresholds for misleading content

So far we have learned that neither AI companies nor platforms will step up to meet the challenges when it comes to democracy.

www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived

With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.

www.npr.org

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 2d

Meta’s decision to ban ads about politics, elections, and social issues on their platforms like Facebook and Instagram in the EU is now implemented.

This is the new policy. Any ad about fx elections, civil rights, economy, health, climate, immigration, or foreign policy is now (presumably) banned.

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Andreas Jungherr @ajungherr.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 New publication: How do people feel about regulating #AI in election campaigns? 🧵

In a new article, @adrauc.bsky.social, @kunkakom.bsky.social, and I examine when and why people support stronger AI regulation in political competition.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Explaining public preferences for regulating Artificial Intelligence in election campaigns: Evidence from the U.S. and Taiwan

The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in election campaigns, such as AI-generated political ads, automated messaging, and the widespread …

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Jakob-Moritz Eberl @jamoeberl.bsky.social · 2d

New publication out in #IJPP! 📑
We study how audience expectations of journalism 📰 shifted during COVID-19 in Austria 🇦🇹 – showing both short-term rally effects & longer-term recalibration 🔄.
Led by @clmron.bsky.social & @danielwiesner.bsky.social , w/ @andreasriedl.bsky.social & me. 1/n

Screenshot of an academic article titled “Rally and Recalibrate: Political Dynamics of Audience Expectations of Journalism During Times of Crisis” published in The International Journal of Press/Politics (OnlineFirst, Sage Journals).
Authors: Claire Roney, Daniel Wiesner, Andreas A. Riedl, and Jakob-Moritz Eberl.
The abstract explains that the study examines how audience expectations of journalism in Austria evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies shifts toward emerging journalistic roles such as Fact Checker and Science Communicator, based on data from three waves of the Austrian Corona Panel Project. Findings show fluctuating audience expectations tied to changes in public trust and crisis dynamics, emphasizing journalism’s need for adaptability.
Keywords listed: journalism, audience expectations, trust in institutions, crisis attitudes, survey research, COVID-19.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/19401612251375203

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 2d

The European Commission has launched a new Science, Research & Innovation account.

On 🦋 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu !!

They promise:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources

Share the news 🔁

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 2d

Meta’s decision to ban ads about politics, elections, and social issues on their platforms like Facebook and Instagram in the EU is now implemented.

This is the new policy. Any ad about fx elections, civil rights, economy, health, climate, immigration, or foreign policy is now (presumably) banned.

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 3d

“Democratische politiek vraagt niet alleen de kunst van het compromis, maar ook de kunst van het principiële conflict dat legitimiteit en betekenis geeft áán dat compromis”

@leoniedejonge.bsky.social & @tomwgvdmeer.bsky.social

Hoe Nederland een katerkabinet kan voorkomen www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...

Opinie | Hoe Nederland een katerkabinet kan voorkomen

Verkiezingen: Goede bedoelingen van partijen alom, in aanloop naar de verkiezingen. Maar toch dreigt een kater na 29 oktober. En die kan zich bij de verkiezingen dáárop wreken, schrijven Léonie de Jon...

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Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 3d

"I so often hear that young people are not willing to pay for news. That’s complete bullshit. Young people are so interested in the world"

How Danish publisher Zetland connected with young audiences even though it wasn't targeting them specifically pressgazette.co.uk/media_busine...

CEO of Danish publisher Zetland: 'It's bullshit to say young people aren't willing to pay for news'

Bonnier News has taken a majority stake in Danish publisher Zetland which reaches a strong base of young people with digital subscriptions.

pressgazette.co.uk

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 3d

Check out TildeOpen LLM: Europe’s Sovereign Multilingual AI

An open-source, foundational LLM (Large Language Model) for European languages – secure, adaptable, and ready for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

tilde.ai/tildeopen-llm/

TildeOpen LLM Applications | AI for Every Sector

Discover how TildeOpen LLM powers customer support, legal workflows, content creation, and more across governments and enterprises.

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Haagse Insider @haagseinsider.bsky.social · 3d

Alle debatten en andere cruciale momenten in de Verkiezingscampagne 2025. Correcties en aanvullingen welkom.

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

Zwevende kiezers #tk25 😁
@fokkesukke.bsky.social

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

Come work with us 🚨

We are looking for a #postdoc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social lab.

Profile: Comm sci / poli sci/ computational social science.

Great team, timely topocs, fabulous city, good conditions.

DL 🗓️ November 1

werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...

Vacancy — Postdoctoral researcher Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab

Do you want to be part of the AI, Media & Democracy Lab? We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a profile in communication science.

werkenbij.uva.nl

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

#commsky #polisky #csssky pls share @anjabechmann.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @profsanderlinden.bsky.social @damiantrilling.net @jamoeberl.bsky.social @tobiasdienlin.com @anniewald.bsky.social @ddc-sdu.bsky.social @vanatteveldt.com
@dscheykopp.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social

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Juurd Eijsvoogel @juurd.bsky.social · 5d

Als reactie op nieuwe Europese regels weigert Meta vanaf maandag in de EU niet alleen politieke reclame, maar ook advertenties over ‘maatschappelijke kwesties’.

„Veel betaalde campagnes van goede doelen over thema’s als mensenrechten, klimaat, zorg of armoede worden straks geblokkeerd".

Meta wekt verwarring en woede bij overheid en ngo’s met advertentieverbod voor ‘maatschappelijke kwesties’

Reclame: Als reactie op nieuwe Europese regel weigert Meta vanaf maandag in de EU niet alleen politieke reclame, maar ook advertenties over ‘maatschapelijke kwesties’. Wat dat precies inhoudt, is ondu...

www.nrc.nl

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

Come work with us 🚨

We are looking for a #postdoc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social lab.

Profile: Comm sci / poli sci/ computational social science.

Great team, timely topocs, fabulous city, good conditions.

DL 🗓️ November 1

werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...

Vacancy — Postdoctoral researcher Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab

Do you want to be part of the AI, Media & Democracy Lab? We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a profile in communication science.

werkenbij.uva.nl

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

Breaking: Dutch court rules that Meta needs to offer chronological/ non algorithmic feed as clear and stable option (to Dutch users).

Changes must be implemented in two weeks. 100,000 euro fine per day if non compliant.

Case brought fwd by @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social

nos.nl/l/2584891

Rechter: Instagram en Facebook moeten algoritmevrije optie krijgen

Bits of Freedom eiste dat in een rechtszaak en kreeg gelijk van de Nederlandse rechter.

nos.nl

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 5d

The Persuasiveness of Political Targeting.

That is the title of Xiaotong Chu's timely and important PhD dissertation which she defends today. Go Tong!🚀

Proud supervisors: @skruikemeier.bsky.social @solecheler.bsky.social @lukotto.bsky.social and 🙋

www.uva.nl/content/even...

De overtuigingskracht van politieke targeting

Xiaotong Chu promoveert op het proefschrift: 'The Persuasiveness of Political Targeting'. Promotoren zijn prof. dr. S. Kruikemeier en prof. dr. S.K. Lecheler. Copromotoren zijn dr. L.P. Otto en prof. ...

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 6d

Lecturing in a special location today: Tweede Kamer, Dutch Parliament.

On the current state of play on AI, disinformation, and elections

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 6d

Insightful 3️⃣ year Digital Services Act anniversary analysis by @algorithmwatch.org

The focus on data access is essential for science and (civil) society #DSA

algorithmwatch.org/en/birthday-...

Happy Birthday, Digital Services Act! – Time for a Reality Check - AlgorithmWatch

The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) celebrates its third birthday. This landmark digital regulation is meant to give a better understanding of how online services decide what users see, and more power...

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 7d

The new EU rules on political advertising online take effect October 10.

Google and Meta (FB, Insta) will stop political ads on their platforms 🛑

But when??? FB is now very explicit about when it takes effect: October 6

www.facebook.com/business/hel...

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Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · 7d

Have added Global Perspectives in Communication (@gpccomm.bsky.social) to @moritzbuchi.bsky.social's and my list of open access journals in the field of Communication. #openscience #opencomm

Open Media and Communication Research

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