The public square has shifted to the digital space. As traditional and local news organizations struggle, social media companies have become curators of information for communities everywhere, and thrived. With large swaths of the globe accessing news on social media, what is the responsibility of a platform—if any—to combat disinformation? What is the balance between this responsibility and freedom of expression? Join us to discuss the future of the digital public square, and debate the role of social media companies in public discourse.
Social Media Platforms: Influence and Ethics
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Session Description
The public square has shifted to the digital space. As traditional and local news organizations struggle, social media companies have become curators of information for communities everywhere, and thrived. With large swaths of the globe accessing news on social media, what is the responsibility of a platform—if any—to combat disinformation? What is the balance between this responsibility and freedom of expression? Join us to discuss the future of the digital public square, and debate the role of social media companies in public discourse.
Time & Location
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 BSTLocation:
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