What does freedom of speech mean in the internet era?
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Its deliberations raise questions about regulation, freedom of speech and what makes for a healthy and equitable online existence. In 1996, a man in South Africa locked himself into a glass cubicle and mostly limited his contact with the outside world to an internet connection for a few months.
Social Media, Freedom of Speech, and the Future of our Democracy
WEBProblematic language, including hate speech, disinformation, and propaganda have been around throughout human history. But, in recent decades, they have been amplified, and, most would agree, fundamentally transformed by the advent of …
In the Age of Social Media, Expand the Reach of the First …
WEBFreedom of speech is defended both instrumentally—it helps people make better decisions—and intrinsically—individuals benefit from being able to express their views. The consensus is that the activity of expression is vital and must be protected.
What to Know About the Supreme Court Case on Free Speech on …
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · In 1997, the Supreme Court ruled that a law regulating indecent speech online was unconstitutional, differentiating the internet from mediums where the government regulates content.
The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech ...
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Private speech on the internet should receive at least as much First Amendment protection as print newspapers and magazines do. And social media platforms, in combining multifarious voices, exercise their First Amendment rights while also creating the space for the free expression of their users.
WEBThe First Amendment provides that “Congress shall make no law . . . prohibiting the freedom of speech.” This core principle applies whether the speech in question is shared in a public square or on the internet.
Internet Speech - American Civil Liberties Union
WEBThe ACLU has been at the forefront of protecting online freedom of expression in its myriad forms. We brought the first case in which the U.S. Supreme Court declared speech on the Internet equally worthy of the First Amendment’s historical protections.
Freedom on the Net
WEBFreedom on the Net is Freedom House’s annual survey and analysis of internet freedom around the world. This cutting-edge project consists of ground-breaking research and analysis, fact-based advocacy, and on-the-ground capacity building.
Balance between fighting misinformation and protecting speech …
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Why some in Congress say combating misinformation is stifling freedom of speech. House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, argues that tech companies shouldn't...
The Evolving Free-Speech Battle Between Social Media and the …
WEBJul 15, 2023 · A recent court ruling dramatically curtailed the federal bureaucracy’s ability to communicate with Internet platforms. What’s at stake when free speech harms the public?