Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor at the School of Information Studies, observes a rising tide of negativity in election ads compared to 2020. "The advertisements this election are more uncivil and just overall more negative than what we saw in 2020," she says, noting that an estimated 65% of Donald Trump’s ads contain negative content, compared to only 30% for Kamala Harris.
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley cautions that political text messages often evade public scrutiny, making it easier for campaigns to spread misleading information. The lack of transparency, she notes, creates a challenge for journalists and researchers seeking accountability.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains how campaigns now use merchandise to collect supporter data through a “swag-to-text” strategy. Known for picking quirky items like John McCain’s ice scraper, she draws the line at pricier pieces—Jeb Bush’s $75 “Guaca Bowle” was, she admits, a bit too much for research.
Professor Jaime Banks' panel, Love Machines: The Science of AI Companionship, has been accepted to SXSW. The session will explore how AI companions—customizable, memory-driven social machines—challenge ideas of real intimacy and connection, while examining their potential and risks in today's world.
iSchool Professor Ingrid Erickson has been selected for the U.S.-India AI Fellowship Program, a one-year initiative that connects 20 emerging leaders from the U.S. and India to advance AI research and policy.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, lead researcher at ElectionGraph, expresses concern over the rise of scams on Facebook and Instagram that mimic legitimate ads. These ads, often filled with falsehoods and deepfakes, mislead voters and further degrade the integrity of the information environment.
Jon Stromer-Galley, a research software engineer at Syracuse’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, was quoted in The New York Times discussing the use of privacy proxy services in Iceland.
Jennifer Stromer-Galley discusses how Trump is losing his once-clear age advantage. As scrutiny grows in his race against the much younger Kamala Harris, his erratic speaking and age are now in the spotlight.
iSchool professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley comments on a New York Times article about Kamala Harris outspending Donald Trump by tens of millions in digital ads. Stromer-Galley noted that Harris has outspent Trump by more than 10 to 1 on Meta platforms, a move that could reshape the race.
iSchool Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley appeared on NPR to discuss her campaign research, specifically addressing the gender dynamics in political interactions. She highlighted how male and female opponents are treated differently in political debates, reflecting on deeper societal imbalances.