The University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public

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Relevant to AI safety discussions around AI-enabled disinformation and synthetic media; CIP bridges academic research and policy on information integrity threats amplified by generative AI.

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The Center for an Informed Public (CIP) at the University of Washington is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to resisting strategic misinformation, promoting an informed society, and strengthening democratic discourse. CIP conducts research on disinformation, influence operations, and information integrity, bridging academic study with practical tools and policy engagement. It is notable for its role in studying election misinformation, social media manipulation, and AI-enabled information threats.

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•Interdisciplinary research hub combining computer science, communication, information science, and public policy to study misinformation ecosystems.
•Conducts empirical studies on disinformation campaigns, influence operations, and the spread of false narratives on social media platforms.
•Develops tools and frameworks to help the public, journalists, and policymakers identify and counter misleading information.
•Has produced significant research on AI-generated content and its role in scaling disinformation threats.
•Engages in policy advocacy and public education to build societal resilience against information manipulation.

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### **We help** individuals, communities and institutions navigate our complex information environments.

# EVENTS

[![The Risks and Realities of AI Chatbots event promo](https://www.cip.uw.edu/files/2026/02/Risks_Realities_AI_Chatbots_Event_Promo.jpg)](https://www.cip.uw.edu/2026/02/16/risks-and-realities-of-ai-chatbots/)

## **Join us in April at the Seattle Central Library to discuss the risks and realities of AI chatbots**

## **Events  \|  04.07.2026**

In a special conversation on April 7, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Seattle Central Library, moderated by **Monica Nickelsburg**, host of **KUOW Public Radio**’s Booming podcast, tech journalists **Kashmir Hill** of **The New York Times** and **Jeff Horwitz** of **Reuters** will share what they’ve learned about AI chatbot harms including dangerous misinformation, unexpected safety failures and the question of corporate accountability. This event is co-organized by the **University of Washington**‘s **Center for an Informed Public**, **Technology and Social Change Group** and **Tech Policy Lab** in partnership with KUOW.

- [**Learn more about and register to attend this free event on April 7**](https://www.cip.uw.edu/2026/02/16/risks-and-realities-of-ai-chatbots/)

# NEWS

## **CIP announces 6 new faculty appointments**

## **People  \|  02.19.2026**

The CIP has named six new faculty members, **Zack Almquist** (Department of Sociology), **Emily M. Godfrey** (Department of Family Medicine), **Heather D. Hill** (Evans School of Public Policy & Governance), **Jisoo Kim**  (Department of Communication), **Belén Saldías** (Information School) and **Neil Sehgal** (School of Public Health), bolstering the CIP’s multidisciplinary research and expertise.

- [**Learn more about the CIP’s new faculty appointments**](https://www.cip.uw.edu/2026/02/19/cip-faculty-appointments-2026/)

# EDUCATION

[![An example of a "Troll" card from The Feed game.](https://www.cip.uw.edu/files/2025/10/troll_card_game.avif)](https://www.cip.uw.edu/2025/10/15/feed-social-media_educational-card-game/)

## **CIP community fellow, Fulbright scholar team up to test educational card game at Seattle’s Ballard High School**

## **Q&A Interview \|  10.15.2025**

Ballard High School teacher **Shawn Lee**, a member of the 2024-25 CIP Community Fellowship cohort, teamed up with visiting Fulbright Scholar **Scott DeJong** to co-develop “ **The Feed: A Game of Social Media Mischief**,” a card game for high school students that explores the various motivations and incentives around sharing social media content. Their collaboration is a great example of how pairing insights from academic research and professional practice can lead to deeper community connection and novel approaches to media literacy education.

- [**Read more about “The Feed: A Game of Social Media Mischief”**](https://www.cip.uw.edu/2025/10/15/feed-social-media_educational-card-game/)

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