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ArticleScientific reports2024

Cross-platform social dynamics: an analysis of ChatGPT and COVID-19 vaccine conversations.

Shayan Alipour, Alessandro Galeazzi, Emanuele Sangiorgio, Michele Avalle, Ljubisa Bojic, Matteo Cinelli, Walter Quattrociocchi

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Shayan AlipourDepartment of Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. shayan.alipour@uniroma1.it.
Alessandro GaleazziCa'Foscari University of Venice, DAIS, Venice, Italy.
Emanuele SangiorgioDepartment of Social Sciences and Economics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Michele AvalleDepartment of Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Ljubisa BojicThe Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research and Development of Serbia, Beograd, Serbia.
Matteo CinelliDepartment of Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Walter QuattrociocchiDepartment of Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The role of social media in information dissemination and agenda-setting has significantly expanded in recent years. By offering real-time interactions, online platforms have become invaluable tools for studying societal responses to significant events as they unfold. However, online reactions to external developments are influenced by various factors, including the nature of the event and the online environment. This study examines the dynamics of public discourse on digital platforms to shed light on this issue. We analyzed over 12 million posts and news articles related to two significant events: the release of ChatGPT in 2022 and the global discussions about COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. Data was collected from multiple platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, and GDELT. We employed topic modeling techniques to uncover the distinct thematic emphases on each platform, which reflect their specific features and target audiences. Additionally, sentiment analysis revealed various public perceptions regarding the topics studied. Lastly, we compared the evolution of engagement across platforms, unveiling unique patterns for the same topic. Notably, discussions about COVID-19 vaccines spread more rapidly due to the immediacy of the subject, while discussions about ChatGPT, despite its technological importance, propagated more gradually.

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COVID-19Social MediaCommunicationCOVID-19 VaccinesHumansInformation DisseminationCOVID-19 Vaccines

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PMID38307909
PMCPMC10837143

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