Explore a comprehensive analysis of online content moderation and freedom of expression in this presentation of the Transatlantic High Level Working Group's report. Delve into recommendations addressing hate speech, violent extremism, and viral deception while preserving free speech. Examine the roles of tech companies, government oversight, and the perpetual tradeoffs involved. Investigate transparency, accountability, and the challenges of specificity in content moderation. Learn about proposed solutions like Social Media Councils and industry-wide oversight. Discuss the importance of diversity in democracy, platform responsibilities, and communicable standards. Compare the First Amendment with international covenants on civil and political rights. Consider the role of competition and media literacy in shaping online discourse.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The Report
Tech Companies
Government Oversight
Perpetual Tradeoffs
How do we preserve free expression
Transparency and accountability
The problem with specificity
Questions
Twitter Facebook
Triangle of Interests
Social Media Council
Industrywide oversight
Diversity as underpinning democracy
Question from Robert Borstein
Question from Harlem Jeff
Question from Megan
What responsibility do platforms have
What set of standards is capable of being communicated
The difference between the First Amendment in the United States and the International Covenant of Civil Political Rights
What is the role of competition
Media literacy
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
