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Big Tech Is Not Big Tobacco
In a hyper-partisan climate, AG litigation against Big Tech could have more costs than benefits.
TheDonald[.]win and President Trump’s Foreknowledge of the Attack on the Capitol
An analysis of all the known points of contact between "TheDonald.win" and Trump, and what investigators can find.
Mining Parler and Mapping the “Stop the Steal” Campaign
Analysis of data related to January 6th Capitol attack reveals centrality of social media.
The Absence of “The Donald”
The curious omission of a notorious social media site in the FBI's criminal case files on January 6th.
Litigation Tracker: Major Decisions Facing the Biden Administration
The Biden administration must decide whether to change course or maintain the Trump administration’s litigation approach in major Trump-era cases concerning national security…
Big-Tobacco-Type Lawsuits from State AGs: A Roadmap for Redressing Facebook’s Harms
Facebook has followed the Big Tobacco model, maximizing profit at expense of the public. It's time for AGs to dust off this playbook too.
So, What Does Facebook Take Down? The Secret List of ‘Dangerous’ Individuals and Organizations
Facebook has been criticized for content it allows. But we should be equally skeptical of what it takes down, and its claimed legal reasoning for removals.
Symposium Recap: Security, Privacy and Innovation – Reshaping Law for the AI Era
Experts discuss how the law must adapt to promote innovation while addressing serious questions around the development and use of AI.
SEC Complaints: Fallout from the Facebook Files – Part 3
The Facebook Files dominated tech industry news in the past week, as whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress, talked with 60 Minutes, and provided a consistent and…
A Whistleblower’s Testimony – Fallout from the Facebook Files, Part 2
An analysis of reoccurring themes, solutions, and next steps.
The Fallout from the Facebook Files – Part 1
Senate Commerce Subcommittee's Sept. 30 hearing revealed important insights about Facebook across a range of concerns about the company.
Q&A on Court Ordering Facebook to Disclose Content on Myanmar Genocide
Implications for future investigations and more...