Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024
General CLE Credit Available
Event Information | Agenda | Resources
Technology often impedes the free speech of people of color or topics related to people of color on social media. Racism often operates covertly in the background of existing algorithms. While content moderation is important, there needs to be more representation and accountability on social media platforms around racially-driven makeups of algorithms. People of color should also be meaningfully included in discourse about their communities without the concern of needless censorship. With the proliferation of social media companies, this panel will explore Section 230 of the FCC Act, racial implications of content moderation, and greater public pressure for accountability.
Speakers:
Spencer Overton, George Washington Law
Blake Reid, Colorado Law
Moderator:
Sonia Katyal, Berkeley Law, BCLT
Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion.
For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages.
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