#3 Do We Need to Regulate Social Media?

In this episode, we speak with Carissima Mathen, Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa. We discuss some of the practical difficulties of regulating expression on digital platforms, the importance of striking the right balance between free expression and mitigating online harms, and Carissima’s recent book chapter on digital regulations and free expression. Topics include the possible backlash against greater online regulations, the dual-sided nature of digital technology, and the problem of relying on algorithms for content moderation.