Dr. Jonas Kaiser

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonas Kaiser is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and an Assistant Professor at Suffolk University. His research explores the intersection of digital political communication, focusing particularly on online extremism and misinformation. He also delves into public sphere theory and algorithmic recommendations, examining how society engages with and governs the use of artificial intelligence. Jonas earned his PhD from Zeppelin University with a thesis on climate change skepticism in Germany. His work has been published in prominent journals such as the International Journal of Communication and Digital Journalism, and he has been featured in major news media including The New York Times and Süddeutsche Zeitung. At Berkman Klein, he heads the Misinformation Working Group, studying topics related to content moderation and the impact of technology on society. His projects include media literacy and understanding the digital media ecosystems affecting political discourse surrounding major events like the U.S. presidential elections.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).