Acampa S. A new wave of social media APIs restrictions. A decade of challenge for digital social research
Authors: Suania Acampa Abstract Historically, APIs have enabled large-scale data collection, facilitating studies on critical issues such as disinformation, hate speech, and political polarization. However, since 2018, increasing API restrictions have significantly hindered independent research, raising concerns about academia’s ability to conduct replicable, large-scale studies. This paper examines the evolution of API restrictions on significant […]