In the original vision of the internet, anyone could have a voice. Two decades later, a few technology companies (Facebook, Alphabet, Twitter) are setting and enforcing rules governing most of what people say online, trying to balance free expression with civic responsibility while making money. A growing chorus of critics argue that the rise of these Silicon Valley gatekeepers is at odds with a democratic society. Meanwhile, online hate has spilled out into national politics, traditional media, and the streets. Sort through how these platforms set policies, rely on algorithms, and outsource to armies of moderators -- and ask whether they are getting it right. Moderated by Adrian Chen, staff writer at The New Yorker, where he covers internet culture and technology With: - Danah Boyd, founder and president of Data and Society, a research institute focused on understanding the role of data-driven technologies in society. - Kate Klonick, PhD student at Yale Law School, where she is also a Resident Fellow at the Information Society Project. - Gregor Hochmuth, an artist and engineer based in New York. In 2011, he joined Instagram as one of the company's first engineers. He's since co-founded Dreams, a new TV network based in New York.
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