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At the Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) our mission is to help society understand critical challenges that arise at the intersection of digital technology, media and democracy, in turn informing sound policy solutions. We are committed to supporting rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values.
News from IDDP
Is the Kids Online Safety Act the ‘Social Reckoning’ We Are Looking For?
September 30, 2026
KOSA’s aim is to ensure that online platforms prevent and mitigate specific dangers to minors.
Platform architecture determines whether recommendation algorithms can shape information quality on social media
May 19, 2026
Social media platforms shape public discourse through two fundamental design choices: platform architecture and recommendation algorithm.
IDDP Awards Research Grants to Advance Understanding of Data, Democracy, and AI
May 4, 2026
IDDP has awarded five research grants to support cutting-edge scholarship examining the evolving relationship between digital technologies and democracy.
