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Response to Ofcom’s Request for Research on Fraudulent Advertising and Account Integrity
The Integrity Institute responded to a research request to inform Ofcom’s Fraudulent Advertising Codes of Practice (Codes) draft. Our research directly informed the proposed Codes on fraudulent advertising and account security.
Response to Australia's Draft Children's Online Privacy Code
On June 4th, 2026, members of the Integrity Institute submitted a formal response to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as part of their consultation on the proposed Children's Online Privacy Code.
Response to ITS Rio’s Request for Research on Brazilian Digital Market Regulations
By: Edgard Oliveiram, Spencer Gurley, Brandon Karagozian, and April Lat
The Integrity Institute responded to a request for research on digital market regulations in the Brazilian context. Drawing on international models, we recommended a Brazil-specific approach including a functional and technology-neutral definition of "digital markets," safeguards, and a phased five-year implementation plan backed by new technical capacity.
Response to CAISI Request for Information About Securing AI Agent Systems
By Theodora Skeadas, Leah Ferentinos, Rohit Poduval, and Maggie Engler
Integrity Institute members respond to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and U.S. Department of Commerce Request for Information Regarding Security Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Agents.
Response to Meta's Non-Consensual AI Sexualized Impersonation Under Oversight Board Review
By Theodora Skeadas, Sarah Amos, Leah Ferentinos, Gabe Freeman, Rupi Sureshkumar, Sofia Bonilla, Matt Motyl, Aniket Ajagaonkar, and April Lat
Integrity Institute members weigh in on the Oversight Board's public comment process: Board to Address Non-Consensual AI Sexualized Impersonation.
Response to Meta's Account Disabling Policies Under Oversight Board Review
By: Theodora Skeadas, Leah Ferentinos, Osiris Parikh, Glenn Ellingson, Suzi Ragheb
Integrity Institute members weigh in on the Oversight Board's public comment process: Board to Review for First Time Meta Approach to Disabling Accounts.
Mapping Foreign Influence Operations Across U.S. Online Spaces
By Nick Shen
On November 14, 2025, the Integrity Institute released a report on electoral interference in online spaces in the U.S. Nicholas Shen, Elections Fellow, led the development of this retrospective analysis of online foreign influence operations during the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
Response to Ofcom’s Consultation on Additional Safety Measures
On October 20th, 2025, the Integrity Institute submitted a comprehensive response to Ofcom’s Additional Safety Measures, pertaining to the Online Safety Act.
Response to European Commission’s Consultation on Transparency Requirements for Certain AI Systems under the AI Act
On October 7th, 2025, members of the Integrity Institute submitted a response to the European Commission's Consultation on the EU AI Act's Transparency Requirements.
Platform Datasets: Challenges, Insights, and Examples for Researchers under Article 40 of the Digital Services Act
This report aims to assist researchers studying risks and harms outlined in the Digital Services Act and the Code of Practice on Disinformation by enabling an understanding of the relevant data that exists within platforms and that which is accessible via APIs–and the relationships between internal data and public facing APIs.
AI Chatbots and Youth Mental Health: A Review of Research
Integrity Institute staff and membership have compiled a review of research specifically focused on the impact of LLM-powered chatbots on youth mental health. Building on research conducted with Integrity Institute members through the Generative Identity Initiative, this report identifies key themes from research into LLMs and youth mental health.
Prevention by Design: A Roadmap for Tackling TFGBV at the Source
While existing solutions to tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV)—such as content moderation—address harm reactively, they place the burden of safety on victims. We partnered with the Council on Technology & Social Cohesion to advocate for a proactive, design-focused approach that embeds safety and user empowerment into social media platform design.
Risk Dimensions and Mitigation Effectiveness
A recommendation on how assessing the scale, cause, and nature of risks enables platforms to justify and implement more effective mitigation measures.
Risk Assessment Guidance and Initial Analysis
An overview of the Integrity Institute’s risk assessment methodology, providing a structured approach for regulators to more comprehensively assess platform risks.
Global Transparency Audit
We’ve developed a comprehensive evaluation of the current state of platform transparency, including an analysis of reports submitted by platforms under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This report highlights how to strengthen global transparency efforts to achieve more meaningful transparency.
Non-Engagement Signals in Content Ranking
Developed in cooperation with Pinterest and UC Berkeley, we share how to use non-engagement signals for content ranking in social platforms.
Who Voters Trust for Election Information in 2024
With the Bipartisan Policy Center and the States United Democracy Center, we released new survey results exploring how Americans consume, assess, and engage with election information in 2024. We found that Americans learn about elections primarily through television and social media. Authoritative sources may struggle to break through or create universal narratives amidst a crowded information environment.
On Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Algorithmic Systems
Our report defines what risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plans should include to cover algorithmic systems used by online platforms.
Why Is Instagram Search More Harmful Than Google Search?
Chief research officer Jeff Allen writes about Instagram’s decision to disable search for sensitive topics and the Instagram we can’t have, using eating disorder content as an example.
European Commission Cites Integrity Institute in Its Elections Integrity Guidance
Chief Research Officer Jeff Allen shares the news about the European Commission extensively citing the Institute’s work