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
How Donald Trump’s Assassination Attempt Highlighted a New Era in Online Discourses
In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, the landscape of social networks and content moderation has seen a significant shift. This incident has not only highlighted the rapid dissemination of information via social media but also
The Balance Between Free Speech and Contractual Obligations in Boronyák v. Hungary
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) recently adjudicated a Hungarian case that sheds light on the balance between the right to free speech and the enforcement of contractual confidentiality clauses. In Boronyák v. Hungary, the court’s ruling underscores the
Take a Ride on the Nightmare Bus! – An Invitation to the Discourse on Offensive Expressions and an Homage to Joel Feinberg
To begin this essay, I warmly invite esteemed readers to embark on a captivating fictional journey. Imagine getting on a bus in the morning, on your way to work or university. The bus is late, you're in a hurry, and
The Unintended Consequences of European Content Removal Laws on Free Expression
The regulation of the internet is being reshaped by stringent content regulation laws, particularly in Europe. These laws, aimed at curbing speech not aligned with European standards, have significant consequences for global platforms. The Future of Free Speech's recent report
How Google Can Destroy Today’s News Media, with Just a Click.
Just recently, Google announced that it will infuse its ubiquitous search engine with its powerful artificial intelligence model, Gemini. This technology is designed to directly answer user queries at the top of results pages, potentially diminishing the need for users
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? A Critical Look at the EU’s Anti-SLAPP Directive
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) cast a long shadow over free speech and public interest advocacy as a form of lawfare. While disguised as legitimate legal claims, SLAPPs are often used to silence critics and impede public discourse on
Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of the UN’s Global Digital Compact Initiative
The United Nations has embarked on a bold initiative in an era influenced by digital technologies. In September 2021, the UN Secretary-General released a report in which lay a proposal for a Global Digital Compact (hereinafter: GDC or initiative). This
Ink Under Siege. The Ongoing Battle Against Book Banning in the United States
In the land of the free, where diversity and freedom of expression are cherished values, a shadow looms over the literary landscape—the contentious issue of book banning. While banning books might seem like a relic of a bygone era, books
