Medical “Misinformation” and Professional Accountability: Analyzing the Bielau v. Austria Case
The case of Bielau v. Austria addresses a key legal conflict surrounding the limits of online free speech in the context of medical professionals providing public information. In this case, Dr. Klaus Bielau, an Austrian general practitioner and advocate of
Synthetic Media and Politics: Deepfakes, Misinformation, and the Future of Democracy (Part II.)
While deepfakes have garnered significant attention as a threat to political speech, they are only one part of a broader issue in contemporary politics: the rise of outright lying. Politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are increasingly using falsehoods and misleading
Synthetic Media and Politics: Deepfakes, Misinformation, and the Future of Democracy (Part I.)
As the use of deepfake technology grows, concerns over its impact on election integrity are escalating. Deepfakes, which are digitally manipulated videos or recordings that can convincingly alter reality, have become an increasingly dangerous tool for spreading disinformation. With elections
When Abortion Bans Meet the First Amendment: Insights from Welty v. Dunaway
In the recent case of Welty v. Dunaway, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee issued a ruling that brings significant attention to the intersection of free speech and abortion rights. The decision in Welty v. Dunaway comes at a
The Death of the Photograph: The Collapse of Photographic Truth in the AI Era (Opinion)
As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday tools like smartphone cameras, the distinction between genuine and fabricated images is becoming harder to discern. This shift, exemplified by features in devices such as the Google Pixel 9, raises important questions
Protecting Children or Upholding Free Speech Online? The Ninth Circuit’s Decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta
The challenge of safeguarding children online has become a pressing issue as technology continues to advance. Governments worldwide are striving to find ways to protect minors from harmful content while also respecting essential freedoms, such as free speech. The Ninth
No More Fake Reviews? The FTC’s Crackdown on Fake or False Consumer Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently introduced a regulation titled “Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials,” which targets the pervasive issue of fake reviews and misleading endorsements in online marketplaces. As e-commerce continues to dominate
The First Win of DSA—TikTok Withdraws Its Awards Programme after a Long Battle with the Commission
Constitutional Discourse has dealt with the attention around TikTok in previous articles. János Tamás Papp’s articles have dived deep into the fight of the United States Legislature with TikTok’s national security and state sovereignty issues. Now, TikTok has announced the
Free Speech Summer: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Opinions Regarding Online Content Moderation (Part II.)
In the first part of this blog post, we explored the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, which addressed the contentious issue of state regulation of social media platforms and their First Amendment rights.
Free Speech Summer: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Opinions Regarding Online Content Moderation (Part I.)
This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of landmark decisions, including Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, which demonstrate the contentious issue of state regulation of social media platforms and their First Amendment rights. These cases, alongside