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How Tobacco Retail Exposure Impacts Smoking Behavior
Penn researchers have found that smokers report higher levels of craving and smoked more cigarettes on days when their exposure to tobacco retail is higher.
The Media, Inequality, and Change Center Publishes “Informing Philadelphia: Strengths and Gaps in Local Media’s Coverage of Critical Information Needs”
A new report from the MIC Center highlights the strengths and shortcomings of local media in Philadelphia.
Most Americans Favor MMR Vaccine Requirement for Public School
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that 70% of the public supports vaccine requirements for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) for children to attend public school.
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey Finds
The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey has found that 70% of U.S. adults are able to name all three branches of government, up from 65% last year.
Open Philanthropy Awards $336K to Map the Impact of Scientific Funding Cuts
The interdisciplinary team that developed an interactive, data-driven map to communicate the economic impact of sweeping cuts to federal funding for scientific and medical research recently received a $336,000 award from Open Philanthropy to sustain and expand their project.
OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google Vary Widely in Identifying Hate Speech
Doctoral candidate Neil Fasching and Associate Professor Yphtach Lelkes have found dramatic differences in how large language models classify hate speech, with especially large variations for language about certain demographic groups, raising concerns about bias and disproportionate harm.
What is Real About Human-AI Relationships?
In a new paper, Annenberg doctoral student Arelí Rocha explores how people discuss their relationships with AI chatbots.
Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
A new study by Annenberg Public Policy Center has found that the portrayal of guns in popular entertainment in the past two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among American youth.
Creating an Atlas of Global Media
Flipping through the pages of Juan Llamas-Rodriguez’s new textbook on global media feels like embarking on a tour of the world’s complex communication landscapes.
Many Smokers Have Misperceptions About Nicotine. Researchers Are Using Curiosity To Correct These Beliefs
A new study by Annenberg researchers reveals effective ways to reduce false beliefs about nicotine.
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