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A Conspiracy Theory Goes to the Supreme Court: How Did Murthy v Missouri Get This Far?
Murthy v Missouri may become a landmark case in which the justices are led astray on the basis of a disinformation-laden record.
7 Expert Takeaways As the Supreme Court Considers Government Influence on Content Moderation
NYU School of Law hosted a panel of experts with experience in government, private platforms, and free speech advocacy to discuss Murthy.
Video: Social Media, Government Jawboning, and the First Amendment at the Supreme Court
A video of expert panel discussion on Supreme Court case of Murthy v. Missouri, which poses several questions that defy easy answer, driving at the heart of how we wish to regulate…
The Just Security Podcast: Social Media, Government Jawboning, and the First Amendment at the Supreme Court
Murthy v. Missouri poses several questions that defy easy answer, driving at the heart of how we wish to regulate the modern public square.
Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.
Beyond Alleged Assassination Plots, India’s Modi is Silencing US Critics Digitally Too
The Biden administration must remind the Indian government that a true democracy must respect the fundamental right to dissent.
Advances in AI Increase Risks of Government Social Media Monitoring
New AI tools are exacerbating problems with social media surveillance.
In Viral Video Cases, Does Hate Make the Crime?
Within the context of a law enforcement investigation, if a defendant’s contemporaneous hate speech is the cart, then a suspected crime is the horse. You need both to make a…
Two Supreme Court Cases Could Shape the Future of AI and Content Moderation
The Supreme Court’s decision in the social media cases will shape the kinds of arguments that labs can make against AI regulations.
2024 and Beyond: Just Security’s US Election Protection Coverage
Just Security's Election Protection Series will track the challenges facing American elections as 2024 tests the strength of democracy.
The Just Security Podcast: The Dangers of Using AI to Ban Books
Some public schools are turning to AI to comply with book bans - Emile Ayoub joins the show to discuss the risks and pitfalls.
Social Media Platform Integrity Matters in Times of War
Twitter’s failure to moderate content about the Israel-Hamas conflict should be a lesson for other social networks.