Platform-controlled social media APIs threaten Open Science

Brittany I. Davidson*, Darja Wischerath, Daniel Racek, Douglas A. Parry, Emily Godwin, Joanne Hinds, Dirk van der Linden, Jonathan F. Roscoe, Laura Ayravainen, Alicia Cork

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Abstract

Social media data enable insights into human behavior. Researchers can access these data via platform-provided Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), but these come with restrictive usage-terms that mean studies cannot be reproduced or replicated. Platform-owned APIs hinder access, transparency, and scientific knowledge.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2054–2057
Number of pages4
JournalNature Human Behaviour
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2023

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