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Renee DiResta

  • Research Manager, Stanford Internet Observatory

Biography

Renée DiResta is the Research Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory. She investigates the spread of malign narratives across social networks, and assists policymakers in understanding and responding to the problem. She has advised Congress, the State Department, and other academic, civic, and business organizations, and has studied disinformation and computational propaganda in the context of pseudoscience conspiracies, terrorism, and state-sponsored information warfare.

You can see a full list of Renée's writing and speeches on her website: www.reneediresta.com or follow her on twitter @noupside.

 

publications

Testimonies
July 2022

Testimony by Renée DiResta to the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections

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Testimony by Renée DiResta to the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections

In The News

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The Stanford Internet Observatory Turns Three

SIO releases its annual report summarizing its first three years of research, teaching and policy and laying the path for the years to come.
The Stanford Internet Observatory Turns Three
Renee DiResta giving introductory remarks with speakers seated at a table including Larry Diamond and Rashad Robinson
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Panelists at Obama Event Discuss Threats to Democracy in Digital Realm

During three panel discussions at the Cyber Policy Center, speakers discussed the challenges and potential solutions to disinformation and its often negative impact to democracy.
Panelists at Obama Event Discuss Threats to Democracy in Digital Realm
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State Media, Social Media, and the Conflict in Ukraine: What Should the Platforms Do?

On March 4th, Cyber Policy Center experts and experts in industry gathered to discuss the propaganda battles related to the conflict already in full force.
State Media, Social Media, and the Conflict in Ukraine: What Should the Platforms Do?
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