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Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US
Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US The Trump administration has barred former EU official Thierry Breton and four researchers from entering the US. The researchers, including Imran Ahmed, who runs the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), are accused of being involved in content moderation. The State Department […]
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Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform
Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform When public figures engage with individuals who hold extreme views, it’s not just about whether to interact or censor; it’s also about how to structure that engagement and its purpose. The format and tone of an interview can greatly impact its ethical […]
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Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring – look no further than the fate of America’s most prolific censor
Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring – look no further than the fate of America’s most prolific censor The Trump administration’s efforts to suppress speech it disfavors may backfire, as seen in the case of comedian Jimmy Kimmel being suspended from his show and subsequently gaining more viewers than ever before. The history […]
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How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not
How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not The First Amendment protects Americans’ speech, including speech that may be distasteful or unpopular, as long as it does not incite violence, is not obscene, and does not constitute defamation or a true threat. The government can regulate speech through “reasonable time, […]
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