PPL Institute

When the Temperature Rises: How Local Heat Exposure Relates to Public Opinions on Reproductive Rights in the United States

This study investigates the influence of extreme heat on reproductive health opinions. We find that extreme heat is negatively associated with support for restrictive state policies.

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Who Are You Talking To? The Discernment of AI and Human Content on Social Media

This study explores whether individuals can distinguish between social media posts authored by humans or AI-generated content. We find that participants are generally able to differentiate between AI and human content, especially when images are included, but struggle when the content is solely text-based.

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