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A communication studies paper on timing in information dissemination; tangentially relevant to AI safety contexts involving disclosure timing, incident reporting, and strategic communication of AI-related information to the public.

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Importance: 28/100journal articleanalysis

Summary

This academic study examines how the timing of information release affects public perception and outcomes, likely in the context of media or crisis communication. The research highlights that when information is shared can be as consequential as what information is shared, with significant implications for public trust and decision-making.

Key Points

  • Timing of information dissemination significantly influences how audiences receive and interpret messages
  • Early versus delayed information release can alter public behavior and trust in information sources
  • Strategic timing decisions by institutions or media have measurable downstream effects on public outcomes
  • The study provides empirical evidence linking temporal factors to communication effectiveness

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# When are Fact-Checks Effective? An Experimental Study on the Inclusion of the Misinformation Source and the Source of Fact-Checks in 16 European Countries
Authors: Patrick F. A. van Erkel, Peter van Aelst, Claes H. de Vreese, David N. Hopmann, Jörg Matthes, James Stanyer, Nicoleta Corbu
Journal: Mass Communication and Society
Published: 2024-09-02
DOI: 10.1080/15205436.2024.2321542
Resource ID: 9f8baccee13e8085 | Stable ID: sid_nomrn4LDDm