Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds

Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds

What happens when politicians post false or toxic messages online? My team and I found evidence that suggests U.S. state legislators can increase or decrease their public visibility by sharing unverified claims or using uncivil language during times of high political tension. This raises questions about how social media platforms shape public opinion and, intentionally or not, reward certain behaviors.

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