Thesis Title
Your Search Query, Their AI Answer: How Google’s AI Overviews Shape Political Information Exposure

Research Description

The thesis aims to provide insights into the behavior of search engines and generative AI systems, with a focus on their impact on echo chambers, polarization, and the broader information ecosystem. By combining computational methods and critical analysis, this research has the potential to contribute to understanding and mitigating key challenges in digital communication and news dissemination.

Supervisors
Dr Ashwin Nagappa
Prof Axel Bruns
Prof Daniel Angus
Dr Danula Hettiachchi