The World’s Most Popular Porn Site Is a Government Agent Now. Does It Matter?
On Monday, I published a two-part blog post about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Aylo, parent company of Pornhub. The FTC’s complaint allege…
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Promote the Progress, Legalize Learning
Learning—by brains or machines—is not a copyright-relevant act. This essay argues that treating training as presumptively infringing (rescued, sometimes, by fai…
The Evolution of Trust and Safety
This Article tells the inside story of the rise, spread, and evolution of trust and safety. We bring unique perspectives to this story. One of us (Citron) was o…
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Will the FCC ruin the Internet?
The results of the midterm election confirm Americans' widespread discontent with Washington gridlock on a range of issues.In the last few months, millions…
The FCC Floats a Net Neutrality Trial Balloon
The Wall Street Journal and New York Times have reported that controversial FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is floating a “trial balloon” for its net neutrality rule.…
Does the FCC really not get it about the Internet?
The key to an open Internet is nondiscrimination and in particular, a prohibition on discrimination or prioritization based on the identity of the user (sender/…
Comments on Mozilla's Proposal
By Barbara van Schewick and Alec Schierenbeck. The FCC is currently considering adopting network neutrality rules based on a hybrid proposal that is based on t…
Lohan, Noriega video game lawsuits are a troubling sign for the arts
Former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega and actress Lindsay Lohan have at least one thing in common: Both recently filed high-profile lawsuits against video…
A Horse of a Different Color
Cross-posted from Slate. In the early days of dot-com, the law found the Internet unsettling. That a buyer in one location could access the website of a seller…
Don’t Listen to Snapchat’s Excuses. Security Is Its Job
Cross-posted from Wired. If you’re a Snapchat user, you should know something: The “Snappening” is not your fault. On Sunday, the threat of what has been dubb…
Don’t Listen to Snapchat’s Excuses. Security Is Its Job
Cross-posted from Wired. If you’re a Snapchat user, you should know something: The “Snappening” is not your fault. On Sunday, the threat of what has been dubb…
Don’t Listen to Snapchat’s Excuses. Security Is Its Job
Cross-posted from Wired. If you’re a Snapchat user, you should know something: The “Snappening” is not your fault. On Sunday, the threat of what has been dubb…
Just Because a Hate Crime Occurs on the Internet Doesn’t Mean It’s Not a Hate Crime
Cross-posted from Time. Let's talk about nude photo leaks and other forms of online harassment as what they are: civil rights violations Over the past few…
A cop may be following you everywhere
Cross-posted from CNN. The crackdown on protesters after the police shot and killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, highlighted that more and more, police…
Introduction to Astronaut Bioethics
Cross-posted by Slate. By Patrick Lin and Keith Abney Disaster can happen at any moment in space exploration. “A good rule for rocket experimenters to follow…