Online Expression vs. Harm: Striking the Right Balance with Internet Laws

On January 31, US Senators held a hearing about kids’ online safety. For several hours, they grilled CEOs of five different tech companies about their role in keeping their platforms safe for children. The “hearing” was one of the best examples of political pageantry we’ve seen from legislators in recent history, and several Senators took the opportunity to bolster support for proposed legislation that claims to solve the youth mental health crisis by passing legislation to regulate the Internet. While the goals of legislators are laudable, their proposed solutions leave a lot to be desired. Current proposals will violate our human rights to privacy and free expression online. This month’s Censorship Series program is a call to action! Experts in digital rights, tech, and free expression will join Mandy Salley to break this legislation down and embolden you to take action!