Online Speech Governance

Harvard HLS

Prerequisite: None Exam Type: In Class Assessment will be based on class participation and an in-class final exam. Social media platforms have transformed the creation and distribution of speech, enabling billions of people to communicate across borders in real time. Online expression has brought with it new opportunities for social connection, economic growth, and education, but it has also introduced new vectors for abuse, manipulation, and illegal activity. When does speech cross the…