The exponential rise of hate speech, fake news, and terror content has led to growing pressure for major internet platforms and governments around the world to regulate greater amounts of online content, while also upholding free speech principles. In the U.S., the First Amendment limits the ability of the U.S. government to regulate online speech and as a result, vital free expression decisions are left in the hands of internet platforms themselves. What best practices should these companies follow? What role, if any, does government have to play?
Join New America’s Open Technology Institute and the First Amendment Coalition for a wide-ranging panel discussion on the future of online speech in the U.S. Lunch will be served.RSVP
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday, July 18, 2019
TIME: 12:00pm – 2:00pm EST
LOCATION: New America, 740 15th Street NW,
Suite 900, Washington, DC
Live streaming of this event will be available here on the New America website.Event Livestream
SPEAKERS
Francella Ochillo, @FranOchillo
Executive Director, Next Century Cities
Shaarik Zafar, @Shaarik
Public Policy Manager, Facebook
Sharon Bradford Franklin
Director of Surveillance and Cybersecurity Policy, New America’s Open Technology Institute
Moderator:
Cat Zakrzewski, @Cat_Zakrzewski
Tech Policy Reporter, The Washington Post
Follow the conversation online using #FutureofSpeechOnline and following @OTI.