Digital Populism and Disinformation: Integrating AI into Systematic Review

Robb Norrie, Susan de Groot Heupner, Ihsan Yilmaz, Ana-Maria Bliuc

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Abstract

The study of the relationship between populism, disinformation and their proliferation in online spaces is an emerging, but rapidly developing field. We conducted a systematic review to build a fuller understanding of the current literature and synthesise it into a holistic and nuanced comprehension of the phenomena. Systematic Reviews (SRs) are a useful tool in assessing the current literature on a given topic. Largely used in the domains of medical science, SRs have become more prominent in social science and in particular social psychology. Given the effects of the replication crisis on psychology, and in particular social and political psychology, disproportionately, we decided to employ a SR (Using the Prisma P protocol) to assess the current literature surrounding digital populism and disinformation. A SR was chosen to ensure our research process was transparent and replicable. Previous SRs on populism and emotions as well as digital populism have proven useful, however they are time intensive. The current review employed two Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (AS review and Elicit) in an attempt to expedite the process. Preliminary, we have found that integrating AI into SR has reduced the number of hours required by at least half, without loss of quality and integrity. We also aim to develop a protocol for delineating best practice in integrating AI tools into SR that maintain both replicability and transparency. The presentation will conclude with an overview of the SR findings and their implications for the field.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jul 2024
EventISPP 2024 ANNUAL MEETING - InterContinental Hotel Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Duration: 4 Jul 20246 Jul 2024
https://ispp.org/meetings/

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ConferenceISPP 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Country/TerritoryChile
CitySantiago
Period4/07/246/07/24
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